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Search Improvements - Release Notes - FY26 Q1

Now when you search for Clients or Contacts, results display directly in the main form with full functionality immediately available.

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Written by Terence Cassidy
Updated over a week ago

How do I start using it?

Client Search Results

What's Changed:

  • Direct Integration: On click Search ; Clients and running the Search, Client search results now open in the main Client form

  • Full Functionality: All Client form features available immediately from search results

  • No More Switching: Work directly with search results - no need to navigate elsewhere


Interface Features:

Clear Search Context

  • Search Results indicator: Always know when you're viewing search results. There is a Search Results pill that appears with X button to indicate you are viewing search results.

  • Easy Exit: Click the X to return to normal Client browsing

  • Preserved Settings: Your filters and view preferences are maintained

Streamlined Toolbar

  • Focused Interface: Filter and New buttons hidden during search to reduce clutter

  • Context-Aware: Only relevant actions displayed for search workflow


Enhanced Client Actions

Reorganized Toolbar Structure

New 'Tag' Dropdown

  • Dedicated Tag Actions: All tagging features grouped in one convenient location

  • Moved Actions:

    • Tag → Tag dropdown

    • Add to Saved Tag File → Tag dropdown

New 'Send' Dropdown

  • Communication Hub: All sending actions organized together

  • Available Options:

    • Send SMS

    • Send Batch SMS

    • Send Mailshot

New 'Attributes' Dropdown (Search Results Only)

  • Bulk Operations: Efficiently manage client attributes

  • Available Options:

    • Add Attributes to All

    • Add Attributes to Selected

    • Remove Attributes from All

    • Remove Attributes from Selected

Search-Specific Actions

When viewing search results, additional options become available:

  • Remove from Results: Under Action button dropdown. It can be used to clean up your search results as you work

  • Add All Results to Saved Tag File: Bulk tag management

  • Tag All Results: Tags entire result set


Enhanced Table View

New Column Options

Configure your Client table view with additional columns:

  • Client Id (renamed from "Client" for clarity)

  • Country (from latest address)

  • County (from latest address)

  • Source (from Details tab)

  • Notes (from Notes tab)


Contact Search

Contact Search Results

What's Changed:

  • Direct Integration: On click Search ; Clients and running the Search, Contact search results now open in the main Contact form

  • Complete Access: All Contact form functionality available immediately

  • Seamless Workflow: Work with search results without switching screens


Enhanced Contact ActionsHow do I start using it?

Client Search Results

What's Changed:

  • Direct Integration: On click Search ; Clients and running the Search, Client search results now open in the main Client form

  • Full Functionality: All Client form features available immediately from search results

  • No More Switching: Work directly with search results - no need to navigate elsewhere

Interface Features:

Clear Search Context

  • Search Results indicator: Always know when you're viewing search results. There is a Search Results pill that appears with X button to indicate you are viewing search results.

  • Easy Exit: Click the X to return to normal Client browsing

  • Preserved Settings: Your filters and view preferences are maintained

Streamlined Toolbar

  • Focused Interface: Filter and New buttons hidden during search to reduce clutter

  • Context-Aware: Only relevant actions displayed for search workflow

Enhanced Client Actions

Reorganized Toolbar Structure

New 'Tag' Dropdown

  • Dedicated Tag Actions: All tagging features grouped in one convenient location

  • Moved Actions:

    • Tag → Tag dropdown

    • Add to Saved Tag File → Tag dropdown

New 'Send' Dropdown

  • Communication Hub: All sending actions organized together

  • Available Options:

    • Send SMS

    • Send Batch SMS

    • Send Mailshot

New 'Attributes' Dropdown (Search Results Only)

  • Bulk Operations: Efficiently manage client attributes

  • Available Options:

    • Add Attributes to All

    • Add Attributes to Selected

    • Remove Attributes from All

    • Remove Attributes from Selected

Search-Specific Actions

When viewing search results, additional options become available:

  • Remove from Results: Under Action button dropdown. It can be used to clean up your search results as you work

  • Add All Results to Saved Tag File: Bulk tag management

  • Tag All Results: Tags entire result set

Enhanced Table View

New Column Options

Configure your Client table view with additional columns:

  • Client Id (renamed from "Client" for clarity)

  • Country (from latest address)

  • County (from latest address)

  • Source (from Details tab)

  • Notes (from Notes tab)

Contact Search

Contact Search Results

What's Changed:

  • Direct Integration: On click Search ; Clients and running the Search, Contact search results now open in the main Contact form

  • Complete Access: All Contact form functionality available immediately

  • Seamless Workflow: Work with search results without switching screens


Enhanced Contact Actions

Reorganized Toolbar Structure

New 'Tag' Dropdown

  • Consolidated Tagging: All tag-related actions in one place

  • Moved Actions:

    • Tag → Tag dropdown

    • Add to Saved Tag File → Tag dropdown

New 'Send' Dropdown

  • Communication Centre: All sending options grouped together

  • Available Options:

    • Send SMS

    • Send Batch SMS

    • Send Mailshot

    • Send Batch Email

    • Send CV

New Attributes Dropdown (Search Results Only)

  • Bulk Management: Efficiently handle contact attributes

  • Complete Options: Add/remove attributes to all or selected contacts

Relocated Actions

  • Right to be Forgotten: Moved to main Action dropdown for better accessibility

Search-Specific Enhancements

Exclusive search result features:

  • Remove from Results: Refine results as you work

  • Send CV to All: Bulk CV distribution to all results

  • Add All Results to Saved Tag File: Comprehensive tag management

  • Tag All Results: Apply tags to complete result set


Enhanced Table View

Improved Column Management

New and improved column options:

  • Client Id (renamed from "Client")

  • Contact Position (from Details tab)

  • Primary Consultant (renamed and fixed display issues)


Getting Started

For Current Users:

  1. Search as usual: Use your normal search process

  2. Notice the unified interface: Results now appear in the main form

  3. Explore new dropdowns: Check out Tag, Send, and Attributes options

  4. Use search-specific features: Take advantage of bulk operations


Key Navigation Tips:

  • Look for the 'Search Results' indicator to know when you're in search mode

  • Click the X to return to normal form browsing

  • Use new dropdown menus for organized access to actions

  • Explore table view columns for enhanced data visibility

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