Plants with extensive databases can have hundreds or thousands of location parameters: every treatment stage, every sample point, every lab test, every meter reading. When creating a new DataView, scrolling through the full list to find the 5-10 parameters you need is tedious and error-prone. Filter location parameters lets you type keywords to narrow the list instantly, showing only the parameters that match your search term.
Why filter when creating DataViews?
Large databases mean long lists. If your plant tracks 50 aeration basins, 20 clarifiers, 30 lab parameters, and 40 chemical feeds, the full location parameter list has 140+ entries. Finding “Influent Flow” at the top, then scrolling to “Effluent Flow” near the bottom, then scrolling back to “Aeration Basin 1 TSS” in the middle wastes time and increases the chance of missing a parameter or selecting the wrong one. Filtering location parameters shrinks the list to only what you’re looking for, so you build DataViews faster and more accurately.
How to filter location parameters
When creating a new DataView in Operator10, you’ll see a dialog box with a list of all available location parameters. At the top of that list, there’s a Filter text box. Click inside the box and type a keyword related to the parameters you want to include. As you type, the list updates in real time, showing only parameters that contain your keyword. For example, type “TSS” and the list shows only parameters with “TSS” in the name: Influent TSS, Effluent TSS, Aeration Basin 1 TSS, etc.
Use broad or specific filters
Start with broad keywords like “flow” or “TSS” to see all related parameters at once. If the filtered list is still too long, add a second keyword like “influent” or “basin” to narrow it further. For example, typing “TSS basin” shows only TSS parameters that include the word “basin” in their name, filtering out influent and effluent TSS. You can clear the filter at any time by deleting the text in the filter box, which restores the full list.
Filter by treatment stage
If you want to create a DataView focused on one treatment stage—like all aeration basin parameters or all clarifier parameters—type the stage name in the filter box. Typing “aeration” shows every parameter associated with aeration basins. Typing “clarifier” or “effluent” shows those groups. This is especially useful when building process-specific DataViews for operators who only work in certain areas of the plant.
Filter by parameter type
To create a lab-focused DataView, filter by parameter type: “BOD,” “TSS,” “ammonia,” “phosphorus.” The filtered list shows every location that tracks that parameter, so you can select influent BOD, effluent BOD, and any intermediate sample points in one pass. This is faster than scrolling through the full list trying to remember which locations track BOD.
Combine filtering with multi-select
After filtering, you can select multiple parameters at once using Ctrl+Click or Shift+Click. For example, filter by “TSS,” then hold Ctrl and click Influent TSS, Aeration Basin 1 TSS, Aeration Basin 2 TSS, and Effluent TSS. All four get added to your DataView. Clear the filter, type “flow,” and select all the flow parameters you need. This workflow lets you build a multi-parameter DataView in seconds instead of minutes.
Save time during setup
When setting up a new plant database or building DataViews for a new operator, filtering location parametersdramatically speeds up the process. Instead of explaining to the operator how to scroll and find parameters, just tell them to type the keyword and select what appears. New users can build their own custom DataViews without assistance, which reduces training time and increases adoption.
Keep parameter names filter-friendly
When naming location parameters in your database setup, include keywords that operators will naturally search for. Instead of naming a parameter “AB1-SS,” name it “Aeration Basin 1 Solids TSS” so it appears when filtering by “aeration,” “basin,” “solids,” or “TSS.” Descriptive names make filtering more effective, which makes DataView creation faster for everyone.
Why this feature matters
Small databases with 20-30 parameters don’t need filtering—the full list is manageable. But plants with 100+ parameters quickly become unwieldy. Filter location parameters turns a 10-minute DataView setup into a 2-minute setup, and it reduces errors by ensuring operators select the correct parameters instead of guessing from a long, confusing list.
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