Use the Search
The search bar allows you to search for the majority of entities in K2.
To search for an entity:
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Select the type of entity from the drop-down list adjacent to the search bar.
You can set an entity to be the default by clicking the Set as default search button after selecting the relevant entity.
Note: You can also select whether to include archived entities or Attribute fields by selecting or deselecting the Include Archived and Include Attributes options.
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Click on Search.
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Check that results are displayed in the Search results panel.
A Windows notification is also displayed when the search is complete
You can perform an advanced search by clicking the Advanced Search button.
Note: The Advanced Search is only available for certain searches for example: Site
Note: The Advanced Search will be disabled if Advanced Search is not available.
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Click on Advanced Search.
The Advanced Search pop-up will appear.
The fields on the Advanced Search are described in the following table.
This field | Holds this information... |
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Archived Only | When selected archived records only are included in the returned search. |
Column | Lists all available columns for the search. |
Criteria | A free format field for the Search Criteria. |
Filter | Lists all available filters for the search. |
Include Archived | When selected archived records are included in the returned search. |
Include Attributes | When selected attribute records are included in the returned search. |
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Click on the Add button to create an additional search.
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Check that additional search field has been created.
Note: Up to 5 columns can be selected to add filter criteria against.
Note: Only 100 results will be returned and a message will be displayed if the search criteria could be refined more due to over 100 results possible from the criteria entered.
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Check that Include Archived, Include Attributes, and Archived Only searches can be performed for an Advanced Search.
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Check that the results are displayed in the Search results panel.
A Windows notification is also displayed when the search is complete.
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Click on the Search button.
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Check that the results are displayed in the Search results panel.
A Windows notification is also displayed when the search is complete
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Use the filter fields at the top of the search results panel to narrow the search results, if required.
Alternatively, double-click a record to open it.