Filters

A filter is a named arrangement of data that consists of a set of fields (used as column headers), sorting and grouping information, and (usually) a query. Once a filter has been created, it can be used in every project that has the same server configuration.

Filter names are not case sensitive. For example, if you have a filter named recent CRs, you cannot create a filter named Recent CRs, as StarTeam considers the two filters to be identical. In the Filters list, filters display in alphanumeric order, but you can control the order in which they appear by carefully naming or renaming them.

If you set up a filter and do a Send to in the client, only the fields displayed by the filter are sent to the recipient.

You can filter data in the upper pane in several different ways:

By applying an existing filter.
By arranging the data (changing displayed fields, sorting and grouping the files, and so on) and applying a query. You can then use this arrangement as the basis for a new filter.
By creating a new filter from scratch.

Note: Only private queries can be used in private filters, and only public queries can be used in public filters. Therefore, you cannot copy a filter and change the status of the new filter unless the filter does not include a query.