This is how you search in a filter for computers, users, handhelds and other unmanaged devices:

  1. Right-click on one of the filters (e.g. Unmanaged computers or All devices) and in the context menu select Search computer..., Search user..., Search handhelds... respectively Search device... or Search profile > Name of the saved search profile.
    You get to the dialog Search in Filter name:
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    • Name. Here you can select a search profile or enter the name for a new search profile.
    • Save. Saves the search as search profile.
    • Delete. Deletes a selected search profile and resets the search parameters to default.
    • Search. Specifies the object (e.g. Computer or Software), to be searched for.
    • Table. Makes available a selection of tables, for which the table fields can be selected under parameters.
    • Parameters. Displays the table fields of the selected table, which need to be used for filtering.
    • Criterion. Specifies the criterion, by which the value is to be assigned to the column.
    • Value. Defines the value, which is to be specified for the selected table columns. The use of wildcards is possible.
    • Suchen_SQL Query. Opens a new window to edit the SQL Query.
  2. Specify the desired parameters.
  3. Click on Search.
  4. The search is displayed in the window.
  5. Select the parts of the search result, with which you wish to perform further actions.
  6. Right-click the selected objects.
  7. Various actions can be performed via the context menu, depending on the object (e.g. Computer or User):
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    • Select. Selects the chosen objects in the tree.
    • Delete. Deletes the selected objects.
    • Show Log... Opens a log for the selected computer.
    • Copy Text. Copies the selected text of the search result to the clipboard.
    • Export to File... Opens a dialog for exporting the selected parts of the search results to a file.
    • Remote Control. Opens the remote control for the selected computer.
    • External Tools. Opens an external program for the selected object.
  8. Click Close to leave the dialog.