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# Create an ad hoc filter from an existing filter

# Create an ad hoc filter from an existing filter {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Create ad hoc filters from existing filters from Dispatcher Workspace.

## Before you begin

Role required: wm_dispatcher

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllField ServiceDispatchingDispatcher Workspace.
2. Click the Dispatcher Workspace.
3. Select a filter from the drop-down of the filter search field.
4. Click Filter.
5. Set up the conditions for the filter.
6. **Optional:** To save this filter for future use, click Save filter.
   1. Enter a Filter Name.
   2. Click Save.
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7. Click Update.
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## Result

The new filter is added to the filter search drop-down.

* If the filter wasn't saved, it's added as Temporary filter.
* If the filter was saved, the new filter is added to the drop-down and to ListSaved FiltersTask Filters.
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