Base Filters and Refined Filters

Using Event Views you can specify a base filter and a refined filter.

  • Base filter - This is a filter that has been permanently saved in the view definition. You can specify a base filter through the view wizard when creating a view, or later by editing the view. The base filter can also be modified by specifying a refined filter, then adding that filter to the base filter by saving the view after specifying the refined filter.
  • Refined filter - This is a filter that is specified through the Filter function on the event list. It allows you to refine the base filter if there is one specified.

Refined filters are persisted between log outs and application restarts. If you define a refined filter on a list, then either log out or restart the application, the refined filter will still appear when you view the list.