Use the Idea Catalog filter builder
Build filters that narrow the catalog by fields, operators, and values.
The filter builder lets you narrow the Idea Catalog to the Ideas that match specific conditions.
Use it when the catalog gets too large to scan manually, or when you want a repeatable working view like Assigned to me, Ready to film, Needs release date, or Sponsor content only.
How filters work
A filter condition has three parts:
That condition means: show Ideas where Status is one of Scripted or Ready to Film.
Create a filter
- Open Filter
Select Filter in the Idea Catalog toolbar.
- Add a condition
Select Add Condition.
- Choose the field
Choose the field you want to filter by.
Examples: Title, Status, Priority, Categories, Release Date, Filming Dates, Assigned To, or a field your Channel added such as Sponsor.
- Choose the operator
Pick the comparison you want, such as Equals, Does not equal, Contains, Is in, Is empty, or a date comparison like Is before.
- Enter the value
Fill in the value. The input changes based on the field type: text fields use text inputs, dates use date pickers, team member fields use a teammate picker, and select fields use option menus.
- Apply filters
Select Apply Filters. The catalog refreshes with matching Ideas.
Useful operators
Practical filter examples
Filter the fields your Channel added
Every field on an Idea can be filtered, not just the built-in ones. The operators offered depend on the field's type.
Examples:
- A Short Text field can use text operators like Contains.
- A Number field can use comparisons like Is after or Is before.
- A Single Select field can use Equals or Is in.
- A Date & Time field can use date comparisons.
- A Checkbox field can filter by true or false.
- A Single Team Member field can filter to one teammate.
Clear filters
Open Filter and select Clear All to remove every condition. If filters are already active, the button label and toolbar state will show that the catalog is filtered.
Common mistakes
Filtering by a field that is hidden
Fields removed from the Channel are not available as normal filter fields. Re-enable the field from Manage Fields if your workflow needs it.
Using text filters for repeatable choices
If the same values repeat often, use a select field instead of free text. Select fields are easier to filter cleanly.
Forgetting to save a filter-heavy workflow
If you build a filter you will use again, save it as a saved view so your team can return to it quickly.
Next step
Turn useful filters into reusable views with Save and manage Idea Catalog views.