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Introduction to Query Builder

Query Builder is the visual, no-SQL tool for constructing data queries inside ActiveManage. Use it anywhere the platform asks “which records?” — list views, reports, dashboards, workflow rules, automation triggers.

Query Builder shown in context of three different surfaces: a list view's filter, a dashboard chart's data source, a workflow rule's trigger condition — all using the same query interface

Why Visual Querying

  • Accessible to non-developers: Operations staff can express queries without SQL.
  • Auto-validated: The platform knows your schema; invalid queries can't be saved.
  • Reusable: A query designed for a list view can be re-used for a report.
  • Permission-aware: The query respects the running user's data permissions automatically.

Where You'll See It

  • Datastore list views — filter the rows shown.
  • Dashboard widgets — define data for a chart or KPI.
  • Workflow triggers — “run this workflow when records match these conditions”.
  • Notification rules — “alert when matching records appear”.
  • Permission rules — “users in group X can see records matching these conditions”.
  • Export configurations — “export only records matching this”.

Worked Examples

  • List filter: Show only my open tickets.
  • Dashboard chart: Plot revenue for the last 12 months, by month.
  • Workflow trigger: When an order exceeds $1000, route to manager approval.
  • Permission rule: Regional managers see only customers in their region.
  • Notification: Notify the on-call team when any system error event is created with severity = critical.