Saved Searches for Custom Sublists

Key Requirement:

  • A saved search must have at least one List/Record type field defined as an Available Filter for it to be used in a custom sublist.

Filter Functionality:

  • The first filter on the Available Filters subtab is used to join the saved search results with the form record.
  • This filter must:
  • Be of List/Record type (e.g., dropdown list fields).
  • Match logically with the record displayed on the form.

Filter Examples:

  • A Customer record form can use the Name field in a transactions saved search to filter and display only that customer’s transactions.
  • The Location field can be used to filter a customer’s transactions by location.

Restrictions:

  • Fields like checkboxes, constants, dates, or numeric fields cannot be used as available filters.
  • Illogical filters (e.g., Type in a transactions search on a customer record) result in blank sublists.

Saved Search Configuration for Custom Sublists:

  • Create a saved search for the record type you want to display.
  • Add at least one available filter, ensuring the first filter is a List/Record type.
  • The saved search and filter must both align with the record to which the sublist is being attached.

Steps to Create:

  • Go to Reports > Saved Searches > New Saved Search.
  • Select the record type, define results, set criteria, and configure available filters.
  • Save the search and attach it as a custom sublist.

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