# Search & Filters

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The Timeflow view can be searched and filtered by name, component type, and channels.

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To search all Timeflow objects in the scene, set the [Display Mode](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/timeflow-editor/display-lists#everything) to Everything.&#x20;
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In the Timeflow view, click the magnifying glass icon to enable search mode.&#x20;

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This reveals a text-based search field and drop down menus to filter by component type and channel name. The view is automatically filtered while search mode remains active.

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Click the magnifying glass icon again to toggle off search mode. Your search settings are retained and can be toggled back on any time. To clear the search entirely, click the X button on the right.
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## Search by Name

Type any part of a name that you wish to search for. The search is not case-sensitive. This also includes any channel names containing the search term.

## Filter by Type

The drop down menu next to the search field lists all components gathered from the currently displayed objects.&#x20;

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When a type is selected, it displays only those objects with a matching component type.&#x20;

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## Filter by Channel Name

The drop down menu on the right presents a list of unique words that appear within the currently displayed channel names.&#x20;

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Only channels containing the selected word are displayed

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All three may be combined to narrow the results.

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### Clear Search

Click the X button on the right to clear all the search terms. Use this to reset the field and drop down menus to start a new search.

## Sorting Options

The sorting of the types and channel menus can be customized by clicking the sorting icon to cycle through 3 options (AB, P, #).

### Sort Alphabetically (AB)

Sorts all components by name in ascending alphabetical order.

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### Sort by Count (#)

Lists the components that occur most frequently first. The instance count of each component is in parentheses following the component type, ex. *Keyframer (26)*

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### Sort by Priority (P)

This option allows the list to be customized, showing preferred names first. The type and channel menus first list any components/channels matching the names in the prioritized list.

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Open the Timeflow Preferences by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner of the Timeflow view. Or from the main menu select Edit/Preferences.../Timeflow
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Customize the items and sorting of each list to meet your current needs. In the Timeflow view, any types matching those in the prioritized list are shown at the top above the dividing line. Additional types can optionally be put into the 'More' submenu, if enabled in the preferences.

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And similarly the channel names menu can also be given special priority for any names matching or containing a prioritized name.&#x20;

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