Customizing Views
Many views within the FileWave WebAdmin have tables in them that can be customized to match your needs.
We will customize views when we find there is a data element missing from a table we'd like to add, when we'd like to sort records in a different way, and even to rearrange column order.
Each of the customization options are detailed in the below articles, and apply generally to almost all web admin table views.
- Column Searching Criteria
- Columns Adding and Removing (Customizing)
- Pin Columns in FileWave Anywhere
- Columns Sorting & Moving
Column Searching Criteria
What
In FileWave Anywhere table views, column search helps you filter the visible list to the records you need. It is useful in large views such as Devices, Licenses, Filesets, or other grids where scrolling through the full list would be slow.
When/Why
Use column search when you know one piece of information and need to find the matching item quickly. For example, if a user reports an issue and gives you the asset tag from the sticker on their laptop, you can search the Asset Tag column in the Devices view instead of manually scanning the device list.
How
The example below filters the Licenses view. A small test environment might only have a few dozen licenses, but production environments can have thousands. Filters are sticky for the current view, so FileWave Anywhere keeps that filter until you change or remove the search criteria.
Common search terms for this workflow include column filter, table search, data filter, find a device by asset tag, and filter the Devices view.
Columns Adding and Removing (Customizing)
What
The Edit Fields tool lets you show or hide inventory columns beyond the default fields in FileWave Anywhere views.
When/Why
Use it when a value such as asset tag, location, owner, or a custom inventory field needs to be visible in the table. Once the column is shown, you can search or filter by that value.
FileWave 16.4 Deployment view: Central and Anywhere share the predefined Installation Type, License Assignment, Creation Date, and Tags columns. Show the columns relevant to the review, then sort or filter the list. See Deployments in FileWave Central for the meaning of each Deployment column.
How
You can Edit the fields in a view wherever you see the (
) icon on the right of the table (it is shown here horizontally, but is vertical in the web admin).
In this example, the custom field Asset Tag is added to the Devices view. If a user reports an issue and gives the asset tag, the admin can filter the device list by that value instead of searching by name or serial number.
To remove a field from the view, clear its checkbox and save the view.
Pin Columns in FileWave Anywhere
What
Pin a column to keep it visible while you scroll horizontally through a FileWave Anywhere table.
When/Why
Pin identifiers you need for every row, such as Device Name or Asset Tag. Those columns stay in view while you inspect fields farther to the right.
How
Select the three-line menu (
) in a column header, then choose the pin option. Open the same menu to remove the pin. The video below shows Device Name being pinned and unpinned.
Columns Sorting & Moving
What
FileWave Anywhere tables can be sorted by column, and the columns themselves can be moved into the order that works best for the task.
When/Why
Use column sorting and moving when a table has the right data but the default order is not the most useful view. For example, sorting by FileWave Client Version can help you find older clients first, while moving that column closer to device name or status makes the table easier to scan.
How
To sort a table, click the column header. The arrow on the column shows whether the sort is ascending or descending. To move a column, drag the column header to the position you want.