Set a predefined filter as default

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • You can set a custom predefined filter as the default predefined filter for viewing maps.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_cmdb_admin or admin

    Procedure

    1. Create the custom predefined filter to be used as the default predefined filter.
    2. On the predefined filter form, click the context menu and select Copy sys_id.
    3. Navigate to User Administration > User Preferences.
    4. Click New and create a new user preference record using these values:
      • Name: ecmdb.ciview
      • Type: String
      • Value: Paste the sys_id of the custom predefined filter
      • User: Leave blank to create a system-wide setting
      • Description: Description of the predefined filter
      • System: Selected
    5. Click Submit.

    What to do next

    In Map Settings, when you select the Default option for Predefined Filters, the custom predefined filter that was set, will be applied.