Filtering & Saved Views
With potentially thousands of SKUs, finding the right products quickly is essential. Tether’s filtering system helps you narrow down your view and save common filter combinations for reuse.The Filter Panel
The filter panel appears on the left side of the SKU dashboard. It contains multiple filter sections that work together. The dashboard header displays a count showing ” of SKUs” so you always know how many SKUs match your current filters.Filter Sections
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Search | Text search across name and code |
| SKU Type | Filter by product type |
| Status | Active or Archived |
| Collections | Filter by parent collection |
| Collection Hierarchy | Filter by hierarchy levels |
| Dimensions | Filter by attribute values |
Text Search
The quickest way to find a specific SKU:- Type in the search box at the top of the filter panel
- Results filter as you type
- Search matches against:
- SKU Name
- SKU Code
- UPC
- Amazon ID
Filter by SKU Type
Filter products by their classification:| Type | Shows |
|---|---|
| Finished Good | Sellable products |
| Variant | Product variations (size/color combinations) |
| Component | Parts, raw materials, and packaging |
| Bundle | Product bundles |
| Kit | Assembly kits |
| Virtual Bundle | Logical groupings |
- Expand the SKU Type section
- Check the types you want to see
- Results update immediately
Filter by Status
Show or hide archived products:| Option | Result |
|---|---|
| Active | Show only active SKUs |
| Archived | Show only archived SKUs |
| Both | Show all SKUs regardless of status |
By default, only Active SKUs are shown. Remember to include Archived if you need to find historical products.
Filter by Collection
Narrow down to SKUs within specific collections:Select Collections
- Check collections you want to include
- Use the search box to find specific collections
Collection Hierarchy Filtering
If you’ve set up a product hierarchy, dynamic hierarchy fields appear as filter sections based on your active configuration. Example Hierarchy:Dimension Filtering
Filter by product attributes like Size, Color, or Material. Dimension filter sections appear dynamically based on the dimensions configured in your system.Available Dimensions
Only dimension values that are actually present in your data appear as filter options. Common examples:| Dimension | Example Values |
|---|---|
| Size | S, M, L, XL, XXL |
| Color | Red, Blue, Black, White |
| Material | Cotton, Polyester, Blend |
| Style | Regular, Slim, Relaxed |
Using Dimension Filters
Tri-State Selection
All filters (SKU Type, Collection, Hierarchy, and Dimensions) use a three-state selection system:| State | Visual Indicator | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral | Gray circle | No filtering applied — all items shown |
| Include | Green checkmark | Show only items matching this value |
| Exclude | Red X | Hide items matching this value |
How It Works
- Click once on a filter value to set it to Include (green checkmark)
- Click again to set it to Exclude (red X)
- Click a third time to return to Neutral (gray circle)
Example Use Case
Find all T-Shirts that are NOT Blue:- In the Collection filter, click “T-Shirts” once (green checkmark — Include)
- In the Color dimension filter, click “Blue” twice (red X — Exclude)
- Results show all T-Shirts except blue ones
Combining Filters
Filters work together using AND logic:- SKU Type = Finished Good AND
- Collection = T-Shirts AND
- Size = M, L AND
- Status = Active
Clearing Filters
Clear Individual Filters
Click the X or Clear button next to each filter section.Clear All Filters
Click the Clear All button at the top of the filter panel to reset everything.Saved Views
Save your frequently used filter combinations for quick access.Creating a Saved View
Name Your View
Enter a descriptive name:
- “Active T-Shirts - Medium/Large”
- “Low Stock Items”
- “Summer 2024 Collection”
Loading a Saved View
Managing Saved Views
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Edit | Load the view, modify filters, save with same name |
| Rename | Access view management and change the name |
| Delete | Remove views you no longer need |
| Share | Views are personal by default; check settings for sharing |
Default View
You can set a default view that loads when you first open the SKU dashboard:- Load or create your preferred view
- Click Set as Default
- This view loads automatically on future visits
Column Visibility
Customize which columns appear in the data table:Export Filtered Results
Export only the SKUs matching your current filters:- Set up your filters
- Click Export
- Choose format (CSV, Excel)
- Download includes only filtered results
Exports respect both filters and column visibility. What you see is what you export.
Tips for Effective Filtering
Start Broad, Then Narrow
Start Broad, Then Narrow
Begin with larger filters (collection, type) then narrow down with specific attributes. This helps you understand the scope before diving into details.
Use Search for Known Items
Use Search for Known Items
If you know the SKU code or name, text search is fastest. Use filters when browsing or analyzing groups of SKUs.
Create Views for Workflows
Create Views for Workflows
Set up saved views for your common tasks:
- “Weekly Review - Low Stock”
- “New Products This Month”
- “Active Summer Items”
Remember Archived SKUs
Remember Archived SKUs
If you can’t find a SKU, check if it’s archived. Include the Archived status in your filter to see all products.
Next Steps
SKU Overview
Learn about SKU fundamentals
Collections
Understand how collections organize SKUs
Bulk Operations
Work with multiple SKUs at once
Export Features
Export your SKU data