A property search uses the top grid to specify properties, operators, and values. For example a search might specify that SSN is equal to 123-45-6789. "SSN" is the name of a property, "is equal to " is an operator, and 123-45-6789 is the value.
To enter search criteria
Use a search template when you want to allow the user to see, enter or change search values at runtime.
Use a stored search to make it easy for a user to just click the name of a search and get search results (like opening a folder) when browsing.
For a stored search, you must complete all four columns. For a search template, you can leave the Value column blank, provided that the View column is set to Required or Editable. If you supply a value, it becomes the default when running the search.
If you click in columns out of order, their drop-down lists might be empty because they depend on entries in previous columns. Conversely, columns might be pre-filled. For example, if you start with the Property column, the View column is pre-filled with Editable for search templates and Read Only for stored searches. Make sure that choice is appropriate.
As you complete a row, a new row is added automatically. In the case of a search template, the row can be completed when you enter a property and operator (if the View column is Required or Editable). You can specify a value that acts as a default or begin the next row, leaving the Value column blank.
AND
or OR
) between contiguous rows.
To add a row above a selected row, click the Insert a Row button. Delete a selected row by clicking the Delete a Row button. At any time you can add a row at the end by clicking in the empty area at the bottom of the grid.