Searching for Applications

Search for applications using filters, properties, and logical operators to build custom queries in the Applications view.

Before you begin

You must have Manage SOTI Search permissions. See General Permissions.
Tip: You can index search properties for future search queries. See Indexing Properties for details.

About this task

Use the search bar in the Apps view to create advanced search queries. You can combine filters based on application categories, managed app properties, and extended properties. Queries can also use Boolean operators (such as AND, OR) and logical operators (such as IS, , IN) to refine results. See Search Query Operators Reference.

To search applications:

Procedure

  1. In SOTI MobiControl navigate to the Apps view from the main menu.
    Navigating to the Apps view.
  2. Select the SOTI search bar to activate it.
    A drop-down menu appears with available categories and managed app properties.
    The apps search settings menu.
  3. Select a category or property from the drop-down list. Enter or select the required values, then select Done.
    Search applications
    When you select a property, the search bar suggests possible values to help complete your query.
  4. Add more filters by typing AND, OR, or Grouped OR, followed by another property. The drop-down reappears automatically after entering an operator.
    Search applications
  5. Press Enter or select the search icon to run the query.
    Application: Send
  6. To save your search, select (save) in the search bar. Access saved searches from the (gear) menu.
    Saved searches in the Apps view.

Results

SOTI MobiControl displays apps that match your query. A notification appears in the search bar if an app's status changes. Select (refresh) to update the results.

What to do next

To construct more advanced filters, see Search Query Operators Reference.