> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.designiq.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Filtering & Searching > Find specific findings quickly using filters and search ## Overview The Results section provides powerful filtering and search tools to help you navigate large sets of findings and focus on what matters most. ## Available Filters ### Severity Filter Filter findings by severity level: * **Critical** - Show only critical issues * **Major** - Show major issues * **Warning** - Show warnings * **Pass** - Show compliant items * **Inconclusive** - Show inconclusive items * **Multiple selections** - Combine severities (e.g., Critical + Major) \[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Severity filter dropdown with checkboxes] ### Category Filter Filter by workflow item categories: * Structural * Mechanical * Electrical * Plumbing * Fire & Life Safety * Accessibility * Energy * Other custom categories ### Tag Filter Filter by specific tags: * Code sections * Element types * Project phases * Custom tags from workflow items ### Status Filter Filter by response status: * **Pending** - Findings without responses * **Closed** - Findings with submitted responses * **All** - Show everything ## Using Filters Look for filter buttons or dropdowns in the Results interface. Check boxes or select options for the filters you want to apply. Filters typically apply automatically or require clicking "Apply." The findings list updates to show only matching items. Click "Clear" or deselect all options to return to the full list. ## Common Filter Combinations ### High-Priority Items Only ``` Filter: Critical + Major Result: Focus on issues requiring immediate attention ``` ### Unresponded Items ``` Filter: Status = Pending Result: See which findings still need your response ``` ### Specific Discipline ``` Filter: Category = Structural Result: Review all structural findings together ``` ### Code Compliance Issues ``` Filter: Tags = IBC, ASCE7, ACI318 (or similar code tags) Result: Focus on code-related findings ``` ### Items to Review ``` Filter: Warning + Inconclusive Result: Items needing judgment or investigation ``` \[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Filters applied showing filtered count (e.g., "Showing 12 of 87 findings")] ## Search Functionality ### Keyword Search Search for specific terms in: * Workflow item text * Finding explanations * Document names * Your responses ### Search Tips Search for specific elements: * `beam` - Find all findings mentioning beams * `IBC 1010` - Find findings referencing this code section * `door` - Find door-related findings Use quotes for exact phrases: * `"exit width"` - Find this exact phrase * `"connection capacity"` - Specific term combinations Search by document: * `S-201` - Find findings referencing this drawing * `Structural Calculations` - Find calc-related findings ### Combining Search and Filters Use search and filters together for precise results: ``` Search: "connection" Filter: Category = Structural, Severity = Critical Result: Critical structural connection findings ``` ## Sorting Results ### Sort Options Sort findings by: * **Severity** - Critical first, then Major, Warning, Pass, Inconclusive * **Category** - Group by discipline or area * **Status** - Pending first, then Closed * **Workflow Item Order** - Original checklist sequence ### Sort Direction Toggle ascending/descending: * Severity high-to-low or low-to-high * Alphabetical A-Z or Z-A * Status Pending-first or Closed-first \[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Sort dropdown or column headers] ## Filter Management ### Save Filter Settings Some interfaces allow you to save commonly-used filter combinations for quick access. ### Clear All Filters Reset to view all findings: 1. Click "Clear Filters" or "Reset" 2. All items reappear in the list ### Filter Counts Many interfaces show counts: ``` Critical (8) | Major (15) | Warning (23) | Pass (35) | Inconclusive (6) ``` Click a count to quickly filter to that severity. ## Advanced Filtering Techniques ### Multi-Level Filtering Apply multiple filters to narrow down: ``` 1. Filter: Category = Structural 2. Then: Severity = Critical + Major 3. Then: Status = Pending Result: High-priority structural items needing response ``` ### Negative Filtering Some interfaces support excluding items: ``` Filter: All except Pass Result: Show only items that need attention ``` ### Date-Based Filtering If available, filter by: * Execution date * Response date * Last updated ## Best Practices Begin with a broad view, then progressively apply filters to focus on specific items. Filter by Pending status to see what still needs your attention. Focus on high-severity items in your discipline (e.g., Critical + Structural). When looking for findings about a particular component, use keyword search. Reset filters when starting a new review session to ensure you see all items. ## Troubleshooting ### No Results Shown * Check if filters are too restrictive * Clear all filters and try again * Verify the workflow execution completed successfully ### Missing Findings * Ensure you're viewing the correct workflow execution * Check that filters aren't hiding items * Refresh the page ### Search Not Working * Try simpler search terms * Check spelling * Use partial words if searching for variations ## Next Steps Analyze filtered findings effectively Export filtered results to Excel