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. The video demonstrates the search field above the Licenses table: entering a term narrows the list, switching to Reports and back retains that search, and clearing it restores the broader list.

If an expected record is missing, clear existing search criteria in that view before concluding that the record is absent. A filtered list is not the complete inventory. If the field you need is not visible, use Edit Fields to add the column, then search for its value.