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DAT Filter
A DAT Filter is a Data Analytics Tool (DAT) feature that allows you to create comprehensive search conditions to restrict the data you are working with. These filters can be used in:
  • A DAT Query
  • A list of entities (such as the list of students, courses, or households)
  • CMS portal as a mechanism to restrict the visibility of certain elements
  • Automated Notifications as a mechanism to determine  the list of recipients
  • (Re)Enrollment Contracts and Forms to determine the list of eligible households and students
A DAT Filter is similar to a DAT Query since it is constructed in a similar fashion where the initial table is predetermined and then you add conditions and table joins. The main difference is that in case of a DAT Query the output is data in a list or chart format, while a DAT filter, is a comprehensive mechanism for limiting data.

Saved DAT Filters are managed in Campus > Home > Filter Setup, where users can view, organize, and manage all saved filters available to them.

Filters can be organized using Filter Groups, which allow administrators to categorize filters for easier navigation and management.

Filters have ownership and visibility rules that determine who can view and manage them. The Include All option allows users to view filters that are not owned by them, including filters created by other users. Users with Security Full permissions can also Change Owner of a filter when administrative adjustments are needed.

Note: DAT Filter is a recursive concept as each new DAT Filter may consist of several DAT Filters.

Note: You have the option for Saving DAT Filters for reuse.

Note: DAT Filters prefixed with “[PCR Educator Imported]” are created by PCR Educator. Feel free to use them as a reference or save them as a new DAT Filter with a new name. We will often update existing and create new queries with the “[PCR Educator Imported]” naming convention - all these filters are removed and replaced during an update. To request a standard DAT filter that you feel may benefit other schools as well, please email support@pcreducator.com.  Note: These filters are for reference only.  Do not use these filters as a setting.  Instead, save a copy of the filter and use the copy instead.

Follow the steps for Initializing DAT Filter to use DAT Filters.

Here is a comprehensive index of the articles for DAT:

DAT Filter
  • Initializing DAT Filter
  • Initializing DAT Filter from DAT Query
  • Initializing DAT Filter from List
  • Adding DAT Filter Condition
  • Creating New DAT Filter
  • Filter Group
  • Creating Filter Group
  • Using Filter Groups on Lists
DAT Query
  • DAT Query - Step 1 - Adding Conditions
  • DAT Query - Step 1 - Connecting Tables
Managing DAT Filter
  • Managing DAT Filter Conditions
  • Saving DAT Filter
  • Managing DAT Filter
  • Deleting DAT Filter
  • Reviewing Existing DAT Filter
  • DAT Query and DAT Filter Common Mistakes
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