IQL is IS Tools syntax for advanced filters, charts and logic.

How does it work?

A search field is a form field not connected to the data model, and hence not showing any information. The content which the user supplies can be used as a search parameter in one or several panels in the form.

Example

Below is a form with a text field at the top. The component is one of the blue buttons in the form designer (text in this example).

1. The component is configured with a parameter name as data source. In this example @searchstr.

   

2. When configured, it can be used in filter expressions for other panels. Below, the IQL filter expression for the table is shown.

   
   @searchstr is null /* return result without filter */
   or
   (
   RecordName contains @searchstr /* encapsulates expression with * */
   or
   Description startswith @searchstr /* starts with operator */
   )
         

   

3. The filter parameter is applied on user input.