Opening a filter

You can open a saved filter in order to view or edit its definition.

1. Start the Filter Builder.
2. Select File > Open. The Open Filter window opens. Note that this window is associated with saving or opening filters, views, and event list configurations. Therefore, not all of the fields might be applicable to your current action.
3. Complete the window as follows:

   Filter

   Use this field to specify a search query for the type of file that you want to open. This field works in conjunction with the Filter button and the Files list. Enter the current directory path and file type in the Filter field, and then click Filter. All matching files are displayed in the Files list.

   For example, to display all the filter files in the /myfiles/filters directory, enter /myfiles/filters/*.elf and click Filter to view all matching files.

   Directories

   This list displays all of the subdirectories in the current directory. To refresh the directory, double-click the '.' entry. To move up the directory tree by one directory, double-click the '..' entry.

   Files

   This list displays the files in the current directory, which match the selection in the Filter field. Select the name of the file that you want to open. You can also select an existing file that you want to overwrite.

   Selection

   The path and name of the file that you are saving or opening are shown here. You can edit the path and file name to open a different file, to save a file to another location, or to save a file by using a different file name.

   If you are saving a view, use a .elv extension in the file name. If you are saving a filter, use a .elf extension in the file name. If you are saving an event list configuration, use a .elc extension in the file name.

   Backup Existing Files (UNIX only)

   Select this check box to create a backup of an existing view file if the file name that you are saving already exists. This check box is displayed only if you are saving a filter, view, or event list configuration.

   OK

   Click this button to open or save the file.

   Filter

   This button works in conjunction with the Filter field and the Files list. Click this button to display files in the current directory based on your selection in the Filter field. The files appear in the Files list.

   Cancel

   Click this button to close this window without opening or saving a file.