Remove unwanted fields from filter

[ajdinnebier]

We are using the table cmdb_ci_netgear to manage our inventory of switches and routers.

However, cmdb_ci has TONS of pre-canned fields, which causes the filter for cmdb_ci_netgearto have a huge list of fields to choose from. This can make searching for equipment a chore (for example, we use a custom Model Number field, so the filter shows the pre-canned 'Model number', 'Model id' and my custom "Model Number")

What I would like to do is make the filter for cmdb_ci_netgear show only specific fields, (Serial Number, Model Number, IP address, etc) and leave out the 50 or so other fields that no one searches on. Is it possible to do this without moving the data to a new table that does not extend CMDB_CI?

Thanks!

[ajdinnebier]

Thank you everyone for your responses!

CapaJC, these are great ideas! Removing read access may be the solution I was looking for.

Thank you!

[Joe_Employee]

I think I have a understanding now of what you are looking for to be able to filter specific fields for entry, let me try a few things on my end and let you know shortly.

[Joe_Employee]

Ok, I thought I could add a field to the dictionary to specify what cmdb_ci columns went to what department (Which was successful) however I am not sure how to then use that field to filter the choices on your form layout choices. Of course of no departments use those fields both the other suggestions should work.

~Joe