# Search
In the Search work area, you can start a new search, create search favorites, and edit previous searches.
In the Configuration dialog box, you can specify which fields to include during the search. You can find more information in the section Configuration.
# Start new search
To perform a search in ELO, start a new search in the Search work area.
Method
Open the Search work area.
Enter a search term into the search field.
Tap the filter icon to the right of the search field to add a filter.
The Filters dialog box appears. You can select the following filters:
- Filed by: Only entries filed by the selected user are shown.
- Filing date: Only entries filed on the selected date are shown.
- User: Only entries for which the selected user is entered as the editor are shown.
- Date: Only entries with the selected document date are shown.
- Entry type: Only the selected entry is shown.
- Form: Only entries filed with the selected form are shown.
Select a filter and confirm with Save.
The filter is applied and appears below the search field.
Optional: Tap the filter to delete it.
Tap Search to start the search.
Result
The list of search results appears.
The search is saved in the Previous searches area until you close the app.
# Edit search
You can edit a search that you have already used by changing the search term and adding or deleting filters.
Method
In the Previous searches area, tap the search that you want to edit.
The list of search results appears.
Tap the arrow icon in the navigation bar.
The search bar appears.
Tap the search field to enter a search term.
Tap the filter icon to the right of the search field to add a filter.
The Filters dialog box appears. You can select the following filters:
- Filed by: Only entries filed by the selected user are shown.
- Filing date: Only entries filed on the selected date are shown.
- User: Only entries for which the selected user is entered as the editor are shown.
- Date: Only entries with the selected document date are shown.
- Entry type: Only the selected entry is shown.
- Form: Only entries filed with the selected form are shown.
Select a filter and confirm with Save.
The filter is applied and appears below the search field.
Optional: Tap the filter to delete it.
Tap Refresh.
Result
The search is refreshed. The new list of search results appears.
# Create favorite
All searches are saved in the Previous searches area. These are deleted when you close the ELO app. If you want to permanently save a search with all settings and filters in the Search work area, save it as a favorite. Favorites are not deleted when you close the app.
Information
Search favorites that you create in the ELO app are also available in other clients, such as the ELO Java Client or the ELO app (Android). However, search favorites created in other clients are not available in the ELO app.
Method
Start a new search or tap a previous search.
The list of search results appears.
Tap the star icon.
The Add favorite dialog box appears.
Enter a name for the search favorite.
Tap OK to confirm.
Result
The favorite is saved to the Search work area. The star icon represents favorites.
Optional: To delete a favorite, swipe your finger on the favorite from right to left or tap the recycle bin icon.