What is 'filter' in SAP EIM-DI-DF - SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator?

filter - Overview

• Component: EIM-DI-DF

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator

• Description: An expression that limits the data returned.

filter - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A filter is a feature of the SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator (EIM-DI-DF) that allows users to limit the amount of data that is returned from a query. Filters can be used to narrow down the results of a query to only include the data that is relevant to the user. This can help reduce the amount of time it takes to find the desired information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Filters can be applied to any query in the SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator. To apply a filter, users must first select the field they wish to filter on and then specify the criteria for the filter. The criteria can be based on a range of values, such as a specific date range or a specific value. Once the criteria has been specified, users can then execute the query and only the data that meets the criteria will be returned. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When applying filters, it is important to remember that they are applied after the query has been executed. This means that if a query returns too much data, applying a filter afterwards will not reduce the amount of data returned. It is therefore important to ensure that filters are applied before executing a query in order to get the desired results. 
  
  Related Information: 
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