How to Create Filters

Organize and Sort Your Data Efficiently with Quick, Group, Tag, and Custom Filters

Overview

There are four types of filters to help you organize and sort data efficiently. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using Quick Filters, Groups, Tags, and Custom Filters.

Types of Filters Available in Senturo

1. Quick Filters

Quick filters provide predefined filter options for instant data sorting.

Accessing Quick Filters

  1. Go to the Senturo Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the "Devices" tab.

  3. Click on the "Filters" option.


  4. Select from the predefined quick filters:
    • Android devices
    • Chrome OS devices
    • iOS devices
    • macOS devices
    • Missing devices
    • Secure devices
    • Windows devices


2. Group Filters

Group filters allow you to create custom groups to organize your devices.

Utilizing Group Filters

  1. Navigate to the "Filters" section under the "Devices" tab.
  2. Select "Group Filters".
  3. Create groups by defining the grouping criteria.
  4. Apply group filters to view data categorized according to your custom groups.

3. Tag Filters

Tag filters allow users to categorize data using tags.

Leveraging Tag Filters

  1. Select the "Filters" option within the "Devices" tab.
  2. Choose "Tag Filters".
  3. Create tags based on relevant categories or labels.
  4. Apply tags to devices or data points for easy categorization and filtering.

4. Custom Filters

Custom filters allow you to combine Quick filters, Groups, Tags, and search to tailor your view.

Creating Custom Filters

  1. Combine Quick Filters, Group Filters, Tag Filters, and search criteria.
  2. Apply the custom filter to refine your view according to specific needs.

Conclusion

You can efficiently organize and manage your data using various filter options. Whether using predefined quick filters or creating custom filters, these tools help streamline working with your devices and data.

FAQs

Q: Can I save custom filters for future use? A: Custom filters can be saved and reused.

Q: How do I edit or delete a group filter once it’s created? A: Navigate to the Group Filters section under the Devices tab, select the group filter you wish to edit or delete, and apply the necessary changes.

Q: Are tags visible to all users in the organization? A: Tags are visible to all users.