Preparing the filter definition

To prepare the filter definition:

  1. Click Add in the Operation group to specify that you want to add a new match condition.
  2. Type the name of the record field that you want to match in the Fields text box.
    You can also click the down arrow to see a selection list.
  3. Click Keep or Discard in the Status group.
    This selection indicates whether the matching record should be entered into the database or discarded.
  4. Type the match condition in the Match Condition text box by using the appropriate logical operators and match characters.

    See Match condition operators and characters for a list of the logical operators and match characters.

  5. Click Perform.
  6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each additional filter item.
  7. Click OK to save the filter and return to the Filters window.
  8. Click Cancel to return to the HPL main window.