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# Set a predefined filter as default

# Set a predefined filter as default {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
You
can set a custom predefined filter as the default predefined filter for viewing
maps.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cmdb_admin or admin

## Procedure

1. Create the custom predefined filter to be used as the default predefined filter.
2. On the predefined filter form, click the context menu and select Copy sys_id.
3. Navigate to User AdministrationUser Preferences.
4. Click New and create a new user preference record using these values:  
   * Name: ecmdb.ciview
   * Type: String
   * Value: Paste the sys_id of the custom predefined filter
   * User: Leave blank to create a system-wide setting
   * Description: Description of the predefined filter
   * System: Selected
   {#set-predefined-filter-default__ul_uck_zyh_4y}
5. Click Submit.

## What to do next

In Map Settings, when you select the
<kbd class="ph userinput">Default</kbd> option for Predefined Filters, the custom predefined filter that was set, will be
applied.
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* [Condition and script parameters for menu actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/M08gK2Mv9TeVw51Zj47ckg "You can use the following condition and script parameters for menu actions.")

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