How to Save Activity Filters as Views
In this article, you will learn how to filter activities using filters and save the filters as views.
To apply a filter, follow the given steps:
- Open an activity list page.
- Click the Filters option on the right side to open the filter panel.
- Choose some criteria as per your need and click Apply. After applying a filter, the activities matching the selected criteria will be listed.
For example, in the following screenshot, the selected filter criteria are
Status – In, Open
Similarly, you can select the required criteria.
Advanced Filter Supported Fields
| Field | Description | Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Assignee | Filters activities which are assigned to the selected agents. | Is In |
| Priority | Filters activities which belong to the selected priorities. | Is In |
| Status Category | Filters activities whose statuses lie within the selected status category. | Is In |
| Status | Filters activities which belong to the selected statuses. | Is In |
| Due Date | Filters activities based on the selected date range of resolution due. | Between Relative Date |
| Start Date | Filters activities based on the selected date range of the start date of the activity. | Between Relative Date |
| End Date | Filters activities based on the selected date range of the end date of the activity. | Between Relative Date |
| Created On | Filters activities that are created on the selected date presets or custom date range. | Between Relative Date |
| Last Modified On | Filters activities which are modified based on selected presets or custom date range. | Between Relative Date |
| Contact | Filters activities that are linked to the selected users. | Is In |
| Created by | Filters activities that are created by the selected users. | Is In |
| Ticket ID | Filters activities that are linked to the specified ticket IDs. | Is In |
| Ticket Update ID | Filters activities that are linked to the ticket update IDs. | Is In |
FAQs
Q1. Can I edit or delete a saved view?
Yes. You can rename, modify filter conditions, or delete a saved view from the Views panel.
Q2. How do I set a saved view as default?
In the Views panel, select the view and choose Set as Default. This view will load automatically when you open the Activity module.
Q3: Is there a limit to the number of saved views in BoldDesk?
A: No, currently BoldDesk does not impose a limit on the number of saved views (custom ticket views) that a user can create. You are free to create as many views as needed to organize and manage your tickets effectively. These views can be:
- Private – visible only to the creator,
- Group-shared – accessible to specific teams,
- Public – visible to all agents.
This flexibility allows users to tailor their workspace without worrying about hitting a cap.
Q4. How do saved views differ from filters?
Filters are temporary and apply only until you refresh or navigate away. Views are saved filter sets that can be reused anytime.
Q5. Are saved views available in mobile apps?
Yes, BoldDesk mobile apps support saved views for quick access on the go.
