Filter Event
The Filter Event allows users to retrieve multiple records that match specific conditions from the system. It supports filtering records from dynamic windows, ensuring controlled and structured data retrieval based on predefined criteria.
Overview
This event enables users to:
- Select a record source from a menu & window (dynamic records).
- Define filtering conditions to match multiple records.
- Retrieve a list of matching records when the event is triggered.
Configuring a Filter Event
1️⃣ Select Window
- Title & Description – Define the event.
- Choose Record Source:
- Select Menu and Window for the dynamic records.
📌 Outcome: Identifies the window where the records to be filtered are stored.
2️⃣ Define Filtering Conditions
- Determine the filtering criteria:
- Select all records (if you want to retrieve everything).
- Carry from previous data node (if applicable).
- Filter records based on conditions (define field comparisons, logical operators, etc.).
📌 Outcome: Automatically selects all records matching the specified conditions, returning multiple records as a list.
3️⃣ Save & Trigger Filtering
- Save Configuration – Finalize the setup.
- Trigger Event – Execute the filtering operation.
- Process Results – Work with the list of retrieved records.
📌 Outcome: The system returns a list of all records matching the defined conditions when triggered.
Summary
The Filter Event simplifies the process of retrieving multiple records by automatically identifying and collecting records based on defined conditions. This ensures efficient data retrieval from dynamic windows, providing a list of all matching records for further processing in your workflow.