πŸ—ΊοΈ Appendix E: Examples Gallery

Complete blueprints for common saved search patterns. Use these as starting points for your own searches.

πŸ“Š AR Aging Report

Show open invoices grouped by aging buckets (Current, 1-30, 31-60, 61-90, 90+).

Search TypeTransaction
CriteriaType = Invoice, Status = Open, Main Line = True
ResultsCustomer, Invoice #, Date, Due Date, Amount, Days Overdue (formula)

Aging Formula (1-30 bucket):

CASE WHEN TRUNC({today}) - NVL({duedate},{trandate}) BETWEEN 1 AND 30 THEN {fxamount} - {fxamountpaid} ELSE 0 END

πŸ“¦ Inventory Reorder Alert

Items where quantity on hand is at or below reorder point.

Search TypeItem
CriteriaIs Inactive = False, Type any of: Inventory, Assembly
Formula Criteria{quantityonhand} <= {reorderpoint}
ResultsItem Name, Location, Qty On Hand, Reorder Point, Preferred Vendor

πŸ‘€ My Open Tasks

Tasks assigned to logged-in user that aren't completed.

Search TypeTask
CriteriaAssigned = Mine, Status none of: Complete
ResultsTitle, Due Date, Priority, Related Company, Status
SortDue Date (ascending)

πŸ“ˆ Customer Activity Summary

Total sales per customer for current fiscal year.

Search TypeTransaction
CriteriaType any of: Invoice, Cash Sale; Main Line = True; Date = This Fiscal Year
ResultsCustomer (Group), Amount (Sum), Transaction Count (Count)
SortAmount Sum (descending)

🎯 Custom KPI: Open PO Value

Total value of open purchase orders (for KPI portlet).

Search TypeTransaction
CriteriaType = Purchase Order, Status = Open, Main Line = True
ResultsAmount (Summary Type = Sum)
Available FilterDate (required for KPIs)

🎨 Highlighting: Quote Expiration

Color-code quotes by days until expiration.

Search TypeTransaction (Estimate)
CriteriaType = Estimate, Status = Open
HighlightingDays Until Expire < 7 β†’ Red background
Days Until Expire < 14 β†’ Yellow background
Days Until Expire >= 14 β†’ Green text

πŸ“§ New Customer Email Alert

Notify sales team when new customers are created.

Search TypeCustomer
CriteriaDate Created = Today
Email TriggerSend When Records Created
RecipientsSales Manager (Specific)
SubjectNew Customer: {companyname}

πŸ“Š Workbook: Sales by Region Pivot

Pivot table showing sales amount by region and month.

Dataset TypeTransaction
Dataset FieldsDate, Ship State, Amount
Dataset CriteriaType = Invoice, Main Line = False
Pivot RowsShip State
Pivot ColumnsDate (grouped by Month)
Pivot ValuesAmount (Sum)