Catalog / 08

Navigate, search, filter and choose columns

The catalog screen has a category navigator on the left and a grid with search, filters, columns and multi-select.

4 minutes
Product screenshot: Navigate, search, filter and choose columns
Step by step

How to complete catalog navigation

  1. 01

    Browse categories

    On the left you see All, Uncategorized and the Categories tree with its subcategories and item counts. Click one to filter the grid.

    Step 1: Browse categories
  2. 02

    Search

    Type a name or code in the search box. The grid filters as you type.

    Step 2: Search
  3. 03

    Filter by type

    Under Filters choose a Type: Material, Labor, Equipment, Subcontract, Service or Other. To see everything again, choose All types.

    Step 3: Filter by type
  4. 04

    Choose columns

    Under Columns you turn on extra columns such as Type, Currency, Category, Supplier, Status or Updated. Your choice is saved in your browser.

    Step 4: Choose columns
  5. 05

    Select several rows

    Tick the row checkboxes. A bar shows how many are selected with the Budget and Move actions; the X clears the selection.

    Step 5: Select several rows

What you'll learn

  • How navigate, search, filter and choose columns works inside Perfour.

  • What information you need and how it stays connected to Catalog.

  • How to preserve traceability and find the record later.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I see the editing buttons?+

You are in a read-only catalog, such as the general Perfour catalog or a global supplier's catalog.

I can't find the Type column+

It is an extra column: turn it on from Columns.