How to Manage Filters and Picklists
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:<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OK</span> button to save the filter, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> | :<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OK</span> button to save the filter, <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> | ||
:<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Cancel</span> button to cancel the save</td> | :<span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; background-color: lightcyan;">Left Click</span> on the <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Cancel</span> button to cancel the save</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:PencilTips.PNG|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td><span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">Search Logic</span></td> | ||
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+ | There are some techniques and "know-how" that can improve the usefulness of your searches:- | ||
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+ | <td width=25>[[image:DotPoint1Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Multi-line filters force the search to match the assets with ALL the filter lines. For example:- | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:SearchLogic01_CM.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Will search all assets to locate and display only those that meet the following requirements:- | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] be '''on''' the Download Station <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">AND</span> | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] '''not''' already installed <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">AND</span> | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] classified as '''Flora''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">AND</span> | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] have '''Tree''' in their name</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint2Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The logic operators '''AND''' and '''OR''' provide some decision making abilities to a search. For example:- | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:SearchLogic02_CM.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Will search all assets to locate and display only those that meet the following requirements:- | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] are installed <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">AND</span> | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] either:- | ||
+ | ::[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] modified on the date shown <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">OR</span> | ||
+ | ::[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] installed on the date shown</td> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:DotPoint3Blue.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>The logic operator '''AND NOT''' adds a different decision making ability. For example:-<table> | ||
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+ | <td>[[image:SearchLogic03_CM.png|link=]]</td> | ||
+ | <td>Will search all assets to locate and display only those that meet the following requirements:- | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] are in the Picklist named '''Animals''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">AND</span> | ||
+ | :[[image:BlueDot10x10.png|link=]] have a '''build number''' <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">LESS THAN</span> '''3.5''' | ||
+ | The <span style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;">AND NOT</span> reverses the result of the next filter line</td> | ||
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Revision as of 08:05, 14 October 2023
The information in this Wiki Page applies to Trainz Plus and TRS22.
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Using Existing Search Filters and Picklists |
In Surveyor ClassicUsing Existing Search Filters and Picklists |
Steps: To use existing filters and Picklists in Surveyor Classic:- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
from the Surveyor Classic screen press Ctrl + Shift + F to open the Content Search Filter
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select from the following methods to search the assets:-
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In Surveyor 2.0Using Existing Search Filters and Picklists |
All Content Search Filter and Picklist tasks are conducted through the Assets Palette in Surveyor 2.0 | |
The Content Search Filters used in Surveyor 2.0 are created using Content Manager | |
Surveyor 2.0 is available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum |
Steps: To use existing filters and Picklists in Surveyor 2.0:- | ||||
in the Surveyor 2.0 screen locate the Assets Palette
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Left Click on the data box (showing Ground Textures in the image) or on the double arrowhead as shown on its right to open up its lists of filters. The currently selected filter (Ground Textures in the image) has a in front of its name
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In Content ManagerUsing Existing Search Filters and Picklists |
Steps: To use existing filters and Picklists in Content Manager:- | ||||||||||||||||||
from the Trainz Launcher select Manage Content | ||||||||||||||||||
in Content Manager open the Filter drop down box
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to use a filter or Picklist Left Click on its name in the list. For example:-
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Creating New Search Filters and Picklists |
In Surveyor ClassicCreating New Search Filters and Picklists |
Steps: To create filters and Picklists in Surveyor Classic:- | ||||||||||||||
from the Surveyor Classic screen press Ctrl + Shift + F to open the Content Search Filter
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select from the following methods to create the new search filter or Picklist:-
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In Surveyor 2.0Creating New Search Filters |
Surveyor 2.0 is available in Trainz Plus and TRS22 Platinum | |
Step 1 is designed for selection tasks. It can be combined with Step 2 and/or Step 3 to narrow the selection process | |
Step 2 and Step 3 are suited for searching tasks |
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At the top of the Assets Palette is a Filter Option menu box. This controls how the search filters are applied to the Trainz World shown in the Surveyor Screen. It has no effect on the assets diplayed in the Assets Palette |
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This identifies the type of assets that will be shown by the filter. This option can be selected by a Left Click on a icon that represents the different types of assets or selecting the type of asset from a drop down list. Options: Choose from:-
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You can enter a string of text characters that will be used to search the asset names and their descriptions for a match. Those assets that return a positive match, together with a positive asset type if one has been set, will be shown in the filter name list.
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Creating New Picklists |
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in the Surveyor 2.0 screen locate the Assets Palette
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select an asset or object that will be added to the new (yet to be created) Picklist. You cannot create an empty Picklist
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enter a name for the new Picklist and Left Click on:-
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In Content ManagerCreating New Search Filters |
Content Search Filters created here can be used in Surveyor 2.0 asset searches |
Steps: To create filters and Picklists in Content Manager:- | |||||||||||||||
from the Trainz Launcher select Manage Content | |||||||||||||||
the Default preset filter is Installed which shows all the assets installed in your copy of Trainz. Left Click on the Installed drop down menu box.
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edit/add/delete the filter rows and their contents as required.
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Save the new Content Search Filter. Left Click on the Save button above the filter lines, then:-
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Creating New Picklists |
New Picklists are created in Content Manager by using a Content Search Filter to display the assets that you want to add to the new Picklist |
Steps: To create Picklists in Content Manager:- | |||||||||||
from the Trainz Launcher select Manage Content | |||||||||||
select an existing Content Search Filter or Picklist or create a new one that will display at least some of the assets that you want to add to the Picklist. You can change your selected filter or Picklist at any time during the process | |||||||||||
From the displayed list of assets:-
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Editing Search Filters and Picklists |
In Surveyor ClassicEditing Search Filters and Picklists |
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In Surveyor 2.0Editing Search Filters and Picklists |
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In Content ManagerEditing Search Filters and Picklists |
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This page was created by Trainz user pware in January 2020 and was last updated as shown below.