Search Configuration
Introduction
Matrix applications can do 3 kinds of searches (local, server and miracle), see Finding Items. To make searching easier you can predefined searches.
Note: during the same session, all previously searches you typed in the box are kept and available in the dropdown below "Miracle Help".
Usage of predefined searches
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Matrix applications allow you setup common used search queries in order to access them through the quick search menu.
Configuration of predefined searches
Predefined searches are stored in a project setting called "Search".
New searches can easily be saved clicking on "create a new search" and the list of predefined searches will be available with the name and its search expression between parentheses.
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The search name = the name in the drop down menu
The expression = the search string (plain text or mrql: see Matrix Requirements Query Language (MRQL))
As soon as the searches are created, they will appear in the predefined searches dropdown after a refresh of the instance.
Find more info on finding items in our manual.