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puckman

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Filtering on Fields
« on: December 26, 2021, 03:44:13 PM »
When filtering the database/data-disk files on fields corresponding to columns/metadata for pdfs, normally all the fields are checked except content.  Would it possible to add an button in the filter box that can select/unselect all in the same context as Windows 10 incorporates in file explorer?

RTT

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Re: Filtering on Fields
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2021, 06:32:40 PM »
OK

puckman

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Re: Filtering on Fields
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2025, 10:40:15 PM »
I would like to see an additional filtering feature.

I have created two calculated columns based on a one in the database.  Currently, the calculated columns do not show up in the list under the Filter tab.

Is this a feasible feature to add in a future version of PDFE?  This would enhance my productivity.

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Re: Filtering on Fields
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2025, 02:26:42 AM »
It's feasible, but will slow down the filter function with large number of files grids. I will look into it.
Meanwhile, if these calculated columns values are not dynamic, you may use the Edit Info Fields batch tool to transfer these values into a DB custom field. The tool has access to these calculated values, with the [Dn] constants.

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Re: Filtering on Fields
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2025, 09:00:35 PM »
I appreciate the suggestion.  I thought of that before posting my suggestion.  I know that's possible.  I didn't want to bloat the document with custom metadata.

Thank you.

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Re: Filtering on Fields
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2025, 02:08:43 AM »
That tool has a "DB only" option, in order to save the changes only into the DB.