Super Search

A new super search can be run at any time. If the super search is then saved, it can also be run again at a later time. The criteria for a super search determine which results will be included when the search is run.

 

Start a New Search 

1. Click the magnifying glass icon in the quick navigation menu.
2. Click Start a New Search.
   
   
3. Click the record or item type for which you want to search.
   1. This dictates the record or item type of the search results. For example, a request super search will display request records as the search results.
      
      
4. Configure one or more search criteria, and then click Run Search.
   1. Refer to the section below for details on configuring search criteria.

Configure Search Criteria

The criteria for a super search determine which data will be included in the results. There are three components to configure for search criteria: a field, an operator, and a value.

• Select a field from the dropdown. 
  • Start typing the field name in the dropdown to search for it.
  • Available fields depend upon the criteria type (e.g. organizations, contacts, etc.).
    
    
• Select an operator from the dropdown.
  • Available operators depend upon the selected field.
    
    
• Enter or select a value.
  • The ability to type or select a value depends upon the selected field and operator.
    
    

Additional options are available on the page to configure the search criteria.

• Click Add New Criteria, and then select the type to add additional criteria to the search.
  
  
• Click the minus icon to remove criteria from the search.
  
  
• Click the OR/AND operator at the top of the page to switch the operator between criteria.
  
  

One or more groups of criteria can also be added. Criteria within a group are considered together. 

• Click Add New Criteria, and then click New Group to start a group of search criteria.
  
  
• Click the OR/AND operator at the top of the group to switch the operator between criteria within the group.
  
  

In the example below, the super search will look for requests with a status equal to Invited Application and with a program area of Education or age group served of Children.

Super Search Options

After running a super search, multiple options are available. 

• Edit the columns of data included in the search results.
• For certain fields, perform in-line edits directly in the search results. The In-Line Edits section contains details. 
• Click a column header to sort the list view in ascending order by that column. Click it again to sort in descending order.
  • The sort field and order can also be adjusted by clicking Edit Columns.

• • Note: Sort columns first, and then adjust the width and order of columns. If you make adjustments to column width and order, and then sort a column, the adjustments you made will be reverted.
    
    
    

• Click the vertical line next to a column and drag it to resize the column.
  
  
• Click a column header and drag and drop it into the desired location. 
  • A column can be placed on the far left side of the list view to pin it in place.
    
    
• For a request or payment super search, a Sum By calculation is available. Click the dropdown to select which field is summed across all requests in the search results.
  
  
• Click Export and then click either Excel or CSV to export the list view.
  
  
• Click Chart to access a visual display of the search results. Chart View contains details.
  
  
  
• Check the box for one or more records in the results to take actions in batch. Batch Edit from a Super Search contains details.

In-Line Edits

Data in certain fields can be edited in-line, directly in the super search results. 

Hover over a data point in the super search results, and then click the pencil icon to edit it.

• Press Enter on your keyboard to save the edits.

Only data points on the record type that was searched for can be edited in-line. For example, on a request super search, only data points on request records can be edited in-line.

The following data can be edited in-line in super search results: 

• Organization Searches: AKA, Board Members, Background, Email, Full Time Staff, Intacct Vendor ID, Legal Name, Mission, Name, Notes, Part Time Staff, Vision, Volunteers, Website, Year Founded

• Request Searches: Docket Number, Project Title, Reference Number, Subdivision, Proposal Due Date, Meeting Date, Application Receipt Date, Track Expenditure Responsibility, Description, Notes, Website Description
• Payment Searches: Notes, Check Number, Confirmation Number, Invoice Number, Budget Fiscal Year, Schedule Date, Original Schedule Date, Invoice Date
• Requirement Searches: Notes, Received Date, Description

• Interaction Searches: Title, Notes, Interaction Date

• Contact Searches: Notes
• Task Searches: Name, Due Date

• Intake Entry Searches: Staff Notes

• Portfolio Searches: Name, Aspiration, Description

Save a Search 

A new search can be saved, allowing it to be run again at another time. A search can be saved as private or public to all users in the site. 

1. While viewing the new search, click Save search.
   
   
2. Complete the applicable fields, and then click Save.
   1. Name - Enter a descriptive name for the search to help identify its purpose.
   2. Category - Select the search category. This super search will be grouped within the category when viewing a list of saved searches. The Search Settings section contains details on configuring the available categories.
   3. Description - Optionally add a description to further identify the purpose of the search.
   4. Save As - Select an option to configure who has access to this search.
      1. Private Search - Accessible only to you as the user creating the search.
      2. Public Search - Accessible to all users in the site. The user creating the search is automatically set as the search owner.

View Saved Searches

A full list of saved searches can be viewed. This includes your private saved searches and any public saved searches. This list can be searched and filtered, allowing you to quickly locate a particular search to run again. 

1. Click the magnifying glass icon in the quick navigation menu.
2. Click View Saved Searches.
   
   

Multiple options are available in the Saved Searches modal.

• Click Run to run the saved search.
  
  
• Click the dropdown icon to access other options.
  • Click Edit Properties to update the name, category, description, or visibility of the search. This option is only available to the search owner.
  • Click Edit Criteria to update the search criteria. This option is only available to the search owner.
  • Click New Search From Criteria to create a copy of the search which can then be saved. This option brings you directly to the search criteria where you can edit the original search criteria as needed.
  • Click Change Owner to change the owner of the search. The search owner can edit the properties, criteria, and columns of the search, while other users must create a copy of the search to save these changes.
  • Click Add as chart to My Home Page to add the chart view for the search as a widget on your home page.
    
    
• Click the trash can icon to delete a saved search.
  
  
• Click the filter dropdown and select an option to view only your private searches, only public searches, or both.
  
  

After running a saved search, several options are available.

• Click Edit criteria to update the search criteria.
  
  
  • If you are the search owner, you can then select from one of the presented options:
    • Save as the Current Search - Update the existing search with the new criteria. 
    • Save as a New Search - Create a new search with the new criteria, without affecting the existing saved search.
    • Run but don’t Save Search - View the existing search with the new criteria, but do not save the changes.
      
      
• Click Edit properties to update the name, category, description, or visibility of the search. This option is only available to the search owner.
  
  
• Click Save a copy to create a new copy of the search, without affecting the existing saved search. This button displays as Save Search for users who are not the search owner.
  

Search Settings

The available categories for saved super searches can be managed in Admin Tools & Settings.

1. Click the gear icon in the quick navigation menu.
2. Click Search.
   
   
   

Manage the available categories from this page.

• Click Add New Category to create a new saved super search category.
• Click the pencil icon next to an existing category to edit it.
• Click the trash can icon next to a category to delete it.