--- title: "Using Saved Searches in Studio" slug: "using-saved-searches-in-studio" updated: 2026-03-19T15:30:19Z published: 2026-03-19T15:30:19Z canonical: "docs.skillable.com/using-saved-searches-in-studio" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.skillable.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Using Saved Searches in Studio ## Overview Saved searches let you store a named set of filters and output column preferences for any **Find** page in Skillable Studio. Instead of reapplying the same filters each time you visit a **Find** page, you can save your configuration and load it with a single click. Saved searches are personal and tied to your account. Other users cannot view or access your saved searches. ### Benefits of Saved Searches | Use Case | Description | | --- | --- | | **Daily standups or check-ins** | Save your team's standard lab instance view and load it instantly each morning. | | **Support investigations** | Keep a named search for each common support scenario (e.g., **Running instances** **> Last 24h > My Org**). | | **Reporting workflows** | Store complex multi-filter configurations so you don't need to recreate them each time. | | **Author workflows** | Save a filtered lab profile view scoped to your organization or content area. | ## How Studio Search Works Studio search includes built-in features that help you understand and manage the filters applied to a **Find** page. These features show which saved searches are active, identify default searches, and allow you to quickly adjust filters without affecting saved configurations. ### Find Page Dialog Features The **Find** page **Open** and **Save** dialogs include these intuitive elements: | **Element** | **Details** | | --- | --- | | **Open** | Loads a selected saved search into the current **Find** page. | | **Save** | Creates a new saved search or overwrites an existing one. | | **Search list** | Displays all saved searches for the current **Find** page. | | **Default indicator** | Identifies which saved search (if any) is set as the default for the page. | | **Active indicator** | Identifies which saved search is currently loaded. | ### Saved Search Indicators Studio displays indicators that show the current search state: - **Active indicator**: Shows which saved search is currently applied. - **Default indicator**: Shows which saved search loads automatically when the page opens. If a saved search is active but not set as default, you can click **X** on the **Saved Search Active** indicator to clear it from the current session without deleting it. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/a298db04-a0fe-47e0-bfe3-c52d6f9d7c8c/Images/Documentation/image-A804V955.png) ### Filter Controls The **Add Filter** and **Remove All** controls work independently of saved searches but affect the current filter state: - **Add Filter**: Opens the filter picker so you can add more filters. - **Remove All**: Clears all active filters from the page. These actions do **not** delete saved searches. They only change the current filter configuration. If you want to keep a configuration, click **Save** to update or create a saved search. ## Work with Saved Searches You can create, apply, update, and delete saved searches directly from any **Find** page. ### Create a Saved Search 1. In Studio, open the **Find** page where you want to save a search (for example, **Find Lab Instances**). 2. Add and configure the filters you want to use. For more details, see our Available Search Filters reference documentation. 3. Configure the search outputs you want to use. For more details, see our Available Filter Outputs reference documentation. 4. After configuring your filters, click **Save** on the right. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/a298db04-a0fe-47e0-bfe3-c52d6f9d7c8c/Images/Documentation/image-4ZYF5O47.png) The **Save Search** dialog opens. 5. In the dialog, enter a name for the saved search. Choose a descriptive name that reflects the filters you're storing (e.g., **My Org** — **Last 24h** — **Running**). 6. (Optional) Check **Make this my default search** to automatically apply this saved search to your **Find** page. 7. Click **OK** to confirm. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/a298db04-a0fe-47e0-bfe3-c52d6f9d7c8c/Images/Documentation/image-GLPT5PBT.png) A confirmation message displays, indicating that the saved search was created. Important Filter availability depends on your role. Some filters may not be available on your **Find** pages. ### Apply or Manage a Saved Search You can apply, edit, or delete saved searches from the **Open Saved Search** dialog. 1. From a **Find** page, click **Open** on the right. 2. In the **Open Saved Search** dialog, locate the the saved search you want to manage. 3. Choose one of the following actions: - **Apply a saved search**: Select a saved search and then click **OK** to load the **Find** page with your saved filters and output columns. - **Edit a saved search**: Click **Edit** on the right and then update the search name or make it the default search. - **Delete a saved search**: Click **Delete** on the right and then click **OK** to confirm the deletion. Important Deleted saved searches cannot be recovered. If you're unsure about deleting a saved search, consider renaming it rather than deleting it. ### Overwrite an Existing Saved Search To update a previously created saved search: 1. From a **Find** page, apply the saved search you want to update. 2. Adjust the filters or output columns as needed. 3. Click **Save** on the right. 4. In the **Save Search** dialog, select the saved search you want to overwrite. 5. Click **OK** to proceed. 6. On the confirmation dialog, click **OK** to apply your changes. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/a298db04-a0fe-47e0-bfe3-c52d6f9d7c8c/Images/Documentation/image-CT5VGSZX.png) This step helps prevent accidental loss of saved configurations. A confirmation message displays to indicate the saved search was updated. Saving a Search Using an Existing Name If you enter a saved search name that already exists, Studio prompts you to confirm that you want to overwrite the existing saved search. The system does not automatically create duplicate saved searches. ### Set or Remove a Default Saved Search You can set a saved search as the default for **Find** page so it loads automatically whenever you open that page. #### Set a Default Search 1. From a **Find** page, click **Open** on the right. 2. In the **Save Search** dialog, select the saved search you want to use. 3. Check **Make this my default search**. 4. Click **OK** to save your changes. #### Remove a Default Search 1. From a **Find** page, click **Open** on the right. 2. In the **Save Search** dialog, select the saved search you want to update. 3. Uncheck **Make this my default search**. 4. Click **OK** to save your changes. ## Summary Saved searches help you quickly reuse common filter and column configurations on **Find** pages in Skillable Studio. Instead of rebuilding search criteria each time you visit the page, you can save a configuration and load it whenever you need it. You can also update saved searches as your filtering needs change, set a saved search as the default view for a **Find** page, or manage existing searches from the **Open Saved Search** dialog. Understanding how saved searches interact with filters, indicators, and dialog controls makes it easy to navigate search results and maintain consistent views. By using saved searches, you can streamline recurring workflows and access the information you need more efficiently. ## Related Resources - [Searching and Filtering in Skillable Studio](/docs/docs.skillable.com/docs/searching-and-filtering-in-studio) --- If you’re experiencing an issue with a lab, platform feature, or your account, please [submit a ticket to Skillable Support](https://www.skillable.com/customer-support/). Our Support team can help you troubleshoot errors, resolve access issues, and answer questions specific to your environment. 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