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Filtering and Searching

Grid filtering panel with active filters

Most pages in OpSee display data in a DataGrid: a table with built-in filtering, sorting, and column management. This page explains how those features work and how to save your view with a browser bookmark.

Filter bar​

Grid pages typically have a filter bar above the table. Filters vary by module but commonly include:

  • Date range: a start/end date picker (default is often "last 7 days" or "today")
  • Equipment selector: narrow results to one line or machine
  • Status chips: toggle between states (e.g., Validated / Unvalidated)
  • Text search: live search across key text fields

Click Clear (or the × on individual filter chips) to reset filters to their defaults.

Filters are in the URL​

Every filter you set is reflected in the browser's address bar as query parameters. For example:

/production/oee/downtime_op_screen?equipment=42&from=2025-06-01&status=unvalidated

This means:

  • You can bookmark any filtered view and return to exactly the same state later
  • You can share a link with a colleague and they will see the same filtered data
  • The back button works as expected; going back restores the previous filter state

:::tip Useful for recurring views If you check the same line's unvalidated events every morning, bookmark that filtered URL and it becomes a one-click shortcut. :::

Column sorting​

Click any column header to sort the table by that column. Click again to reverse the sort order. The sort indicator (▲ / ▼) shows the current direction.

Column resizing​

Drag the divider between two column headers to resize columns. OpSee remembers your column widths per page across browser sessions; your layout persists even after closing the tab.

Column visibility​

On pages with many columns, some are hidden by default to keep the view clean. Look for a Columns button or a settings icon near the top-right of the grid to toggle column visibility.

Some grids include a text input that performs a live search as you type. The search matches across multiple fields (name, code, description) without needing to press Enter.

No results​

If the grid is empty, check:

  1. Date range: extend it if you expect older data
  2. Equipment filter: make sure the right item is selected
  3. Your permissions: you only see equipment your role allows. See Roles and Permissions

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