View source for Filter Item Attributes

The filter/search functionality in the Data Inventory Manager is very useful when e.g.
* deciding if it necessary to add a CDF or not
* updating enumeration lists
* want to find a field.  

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* It is possible to search the whole database by selecting the top node ''IMSMA'' in the left pane.
* It is possible to search in only one item by selecting the item node e.g. Land in the left pane.
* It is possible to search in only one category by select the category in the left pane.
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<li>Select the node/category that you would to search in.
: Wait until the window is refreshed which could take a few minutes if the top node is used.</li> 

<li>Enter the search criteria. 
: Note that the Data Inventory Manager filter is not case-sensitive.</li> 
<li>Click the '''Apply''' button.</li>
: Wait until the window is refreshed which could take a few minutes if the top node is used.</li> 
</ol>

Examples of filters: 
* which field names contain ''Compaction''
* which enumeration lists contain ''Low''

{{note| Selecting a different category or item in the left pane applies the filter to the selected category or item until you clear the filter.}}

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