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# Finding and filtering records

7 articles

## [Guide: Record filters](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/guide-record-filters.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

Record filters identify and select records that share characteristics, such as employees without National Insurance numbers or absences within a department. To find out more, see What are record...

## [What are record filters?](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/what-are-record-filters.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

What are record filters? Record Filters are used to identify and select records based on shared characteristics, such as specific selection criteria, Payroll, or Post. These filters can be applied to...

## [Creating record filter categories](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/how-do-i-create-record-filter-categories.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

What are record filter categories? Record Filter Categories act like folders. Their primary role is to help organize and categorize different filters that you create within Cintra iQ. Note: The...

## [Creating a record filter definition](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/how-do-i-create-a-record-filter-definition.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

What is a record filter definition? A record filter definition in Cintra iQ is a set of criteria used to select and display specific records based on shared commonalities. These filters are vital for...

## [Creating filter criteria](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/how-do-i-create-filter-criteria.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

Filters are one of the most important areas of Cintra iQ . They are used to select records that share a commonality. i.e. selection criteria, Payroll, Post. Cintra iQ allows you to create a filter...

## [Counting records](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/how-do-i-count-records.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

In Cintra iQ, you are able to count the number of records for one or more filters, before the filter(s) are applied to the navigator. You can use this tool as a method of testing the filter(s) before...

## [Applying record filters to the navigator](https://help.cintra.co.uk/iq/docs/how-do-i-apply-record-filter-s-to-the-navigator.md)

Published on 2026-06-10

In Cintra iQ you can create a record filter that, once applied, tells the system to display specific records in the Navigator. To apply record filters Select the desired folder in Folders . Click the...