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Setting default report filters

Most reports have built-in options or preferences that the user sets before running the report. The user of a package report can also set filters. The report's creator can set a default filter which prompts the report user to enter specific filter criteria.

When a system user opens a report containing a default filter, PowerSchool SMS opens the Filters panel automatically to the default filter setting. The default filter criteria are displayed [Figure 78]. The user has the option of entering a value for the default criteria, entering no value, or setting different or additional criteria, or removing the filter criteria completely.

For suggested default filters for a given report, consult the description of that report in PowerSchool SMS Report Package reports [>>].

Figure 78: Default report filter example

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Detail: This tab enables the report user to change or remove the filter criteria.

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Filter criteria: The report user can enter a value or leave it blank. Note: Text criteria are case-sensitive.

To define a default filter for a report [You can do this if your role is School Administrator or District Administrator.SA, DA]:

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In the Admin menu, click District or School Setup. The District or School Setup page appears.

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Under Reports, click Customize Reports. The Customize Reports page appears or On the School Setup page, under Customization, click Customize Reports. The Customize Reports page appears.

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Select a report and in the Actions menu click Edit Filters. The Report Filters popup page appears [Figure 79].

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Set the desired filter(s).

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Click Save.

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Click Close. The Report Filters popup page closes.

Figure 79: Setting a default report filter

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