A filter is used to determine which stamps that are displayed in the browse list, and makes it possible to work with a subset of the database (for example, stamps that are for sale). You define a filter the same way you define a search criteria (simple or advanced search).

If you use both the grouping feature and filter feature, the filter and grouping are combined in the filtering process. In addition, the subset feature is also used if it is activated (only marked records are displayed).

The Filters drop-down list above the grid indicates which filter that is currently active.

If you cannot see the Filters drop-down list, choose Lists -> Layouts/Sort Orders/Filters from the View menu.

You can create a simple or advanced filter. To select the type of filter to create when you choose Add Filter, right-click the Filters drop-down list and choose either Simple Filter or Advanced Filter from the popup menu.

Simply select a filter from this drop-down list to change the active filter. Right-click the drop-down list to display a popup menu with more options:

To simply filter on one of the field values displayed in the browse list, right-click the value you want to filter on and select Quick Filter from the popup menu. For more information, see To use the Quick Filter function.