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Data Filtering Options

The Data Filtering Options page is used to filter records and prevent them from being printed. Conditions are evaluated on each record.

Data Selection Filter

The table columns are:

Grouping: Displays the type of line, either a Rule or a rule Grouping. The root of each group of rule is a drop-down selector that defines how the rules inside the grouping work together, which is either to make any of the rulesorall of the ruleshave to be true for the group to be true.
Field: Use the drop-down to select the field on which to make the comparison.
Operator: Use the drop-down to select the comparison operator for the condition.
Value: Type in a value for the comparison.

The options available are:

Add: Click to add a new rule to list, at the current level of grouping.
A variety of filtering options are available. Options such as allowing filtering by data field, Media and Finishing properties, or by document length.
Once added, the logical operators for the rule can be altered to suit, within the table.
Add a new nested rule group: Click to add a new grouping at the current level.
Delete: Click to delete the currently selected rule or group. Note: deleting a group deletes all rules under it, and this action cannot be undone.
Group selected rules as nested rules: Click to create a new subgroup with the currently selected rule(s). This functionality allows the nesting of groups and associated rules.
Merge selected rules/ruleset to parent rules: Click to move the currently selected rule(s) to the parent group. This allows one to alter the nesting of groups and associated rules.
/ Move Up/Down within group: Click to move the selected rule(s) up or down within the current group. This option does not support moving rules between groups.

This box displays a textual representation of the logical conditions set within the data filtering table.