Editing a Data Source Filter

You can make changes to an existing data source filter and its conditions. Most of the options used by this process are explained in more detail in Creating a Data Source Filter.

If you change the filter's name, you will need to manually update all references to the filter throughout your application.

Implementation:

  1. Switch to the Definition tab.
  2. Click to open the Model Data Sources window.
  3. Select the intended data source.
  4. If you have not already checked out the data source, do so by clicking .
  5. Click Filters.
  6. Select the intended filter.
  7. (T-SQL data sources only) Click .
  8. (Other types of data source) Click Edit.
  9. Select a filter condition to modify from the panel on the right-hand side of the window.
  10. Click Modify. This will cause the condition's details to appear in the fields on the left of the window.
  11. Make all necessary changes to the condition.
  12. Click Update.
  13. Repeat steps 9-12 until you have made all necessary changes to the filter's conditions.
  14. (Optional) Change the filter's name and refresh condition.
  15. Click Save and confirm the save when prompted.
  16. (Optional) Update the filter's sort order, then save the filter again.
  17. Click Close.