Filters v2.5

A

Doc type: Choose whether your results should include everything, only files, or only directories.

B

File size: Enter a minimum and/or maximum file size, then pick the unit (KB, MB, GB).
🔆 Empty directory tricks:

• Type 1 in the File size (min) field to exclude empty directories.

• Type 1 in the File size (max) to only show empty directories.

C

Last modified (mtime): Filter by modification date.

• Set a range from the from/oldest to the to/newest.

• Default → now.

D

Last accessed (atime): Filter by the last time a file was accessed.

• Set a range from the from/oldest to the to/newest.

• Default → now.

E

Last changed (ctime): Filter by when file metadata or permissions were last changed.

• Set a range from the from/oldest to the to/newest.

• Default → now.

F

Hardlinks: Set a minimum and/or maximum number of hardlinks—useful for identifying files with multiple hardlink references.

G

Owner: Choose is or is not, then type the owner name—reach out to your system administrator if you’re unsure how users are set up in your system.

H

Group: Choose is or is not, then type a group name—group naming is defined by your system administrator.

I

Extensions (listed): If extensions appear in your current view, they will be listed here. Select is or is not, then check one or more extensions.

J

Extension (manual entry): If the extension you want isn’t listed above, choose is or is not and type the extension letters only (no dots).

K

File type: Choose is or is not, then select one or more file-type groups—note that this option needs to be configured by your system administrator.

To see which extensions belong to a group:

• Run a Quick Search → Files → Type

• Check the green bar on the Search page.

L

Tags (listed): Choose is or is not, then check one or more tags.

M

Tag (manual entry): Choose is or is not, then type a tag name—this is helpful for tags that were applied outside of Diskover but are still indexed as metadata.

N

Other field: Filter on metadata fields not listed in the filters—useful for advanced filtering on specialized attributes. Choose:

• A metadata field

• A condition (operator)

• A value

O

Exclude folders: Prevents filters from limiting the folder tree, keeping the directory structure fully visible while still filtering results.

P

Filter charts: Temporarily applies your filters to:

• The search page charts

• The Dashboard

For permanent filter settings, see: Settings → Filter Charts

Q

Tips: See the Operators and Case Sensitivity sections for more filtering guidance.

R

Clear filters: Removes all active filters in the window.

S

Save filters: Saves your current filters.
⚠️ IMPORTANT! Saved filters remain active and will affect all future browsing and searches until you reopen the filters and clear them.