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Create a Filter Section for a Grid or Graph Portlet

You can add a list filter section for your grid or graph portlet to find quickly information in the portlet when it is included in a dashboard. You can choose the fields to include in the filter section.

To set up a filter section for your portlet

1. With the portlet open, click Layout in the List Filter Section.

   The layout page appears.

2. In the Layout section, select the fields in the Available list box that you want to include and click Add Field to move the fields to the Selected left column.

   Use the Move Field arrows to move fields between the Selected list boxes. The order that you place fields in the list boxes is the order that shows in the filter. Use the up and down arrows to control the order inside a list box.

3. Complete the following fields in the Settings section:

   Section Title

   Defines the text that will appear at the top of the section for the filter.

   Default Filter State

   Specifies whether the filter's initial display is expanded or collapsed.

   Allow Power Filter

   Specifies whether the filter will provide advanced search features. Select the check box to provide the advanced search features.

4. Click Save.

To determine the properties of individual fields that display in a filter

1. With the portlet open, click Fields in the List Filter Section.
2. Choose the fields you want to see listed by making a selection in the Display field.
3. To change a field's information, click the Properties icon next to the field, enter the new information, and click Save.
4. Click Save and Exit.

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