Saved Searches

Saved Searches allows users to run a search of the document management system in the click of a button.

A saved search repeats a pre-defined search when invoked. Every time the search is invoked any new documents that meet the query are brought into the results view.

To save a search

  1. After performing an advanced search, click Save as Saved Search.

  2. In the My Saved Searches window, enter a name for the search.

  3. If you want to make the search accessible to other users, select the Make this saved search public check box and click Next. Select the groups and/or users that can use this public Saved Search and click Add. Public saved searches can only be created by Library Adminstrators.

  4. Click OK. The Saved Search name is now in the Library hierarchy under Search > My Saved Searches or My Public Saved Searches.

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Switching a Saved Search from Public to Private

Library Administrators can switch Private saved searches to Public and back again from the Saved Search folder properties. Public Saved Searches allow all users to see and use the Search.

 Using a Saved Search

To use a saved search

  1. Click on the named of the saved search in the My Saved Search or My Public Saved Searches area.

  2. The results of the search are displayed. You can modify the search query by adding, changing, or removing any of the filters.

 

See Also:

Advanced Searches

Simple Searches