Observation Log and Filters¶
Observation log¶
Observation log opens from the notebook button on the right side of the map. It lists all operation entries and is especially useful at command post.
Log has four tabs:
| Tab | Content |
|---|---|
| Observations | Point entries |
| Search Teams | Search Teams sharing location |
| Areas | Operation areas |
| Other | Text entries, command post |
Clicking any entry moves map automatically to that location.
Filtering observations¶
Filters affect map
Filters do not only limit list. They also hide matching items from map. If something seems missing on map, first check whether filter is active. Filter button turns gray when active.
Observations can be filtered in several ways.
Search text¶
A word typed in the search field is matched against all visible fields: team name, extra info, observation type, and time.
Search is narrowing (AND type). Multiple words mean all terms must be found.
For example dog item lists only entries containing both words.
Importance filter¶
Importance filter can hide trivial entries and show only relevant ones.
Useful at command post: set filter to Normal or Very significant. Then low-importance entries are removed from map and clutter decreases.
Sorting¶
List can be sorted for example by:
- Time (newest first or oldest first)
- Search team name alphabetically
- Area size (areas)
Search Team filters¶
In Search Teams tab you can filter visible search teams by typing start of id. This is especially useful when you want to see only dog search teams.
Area search is OR type
In area and search team search, multiple terms are combined (OR type):
dog01 car02 shows both. Observation search is narrowing (AND).
white sock returns observations containing both words.
Tail length - visible time window¶
Tail length setting also affects:
- Which search teams appear in Search Teams list (only search teams with location updates inside selected time window)
- Length of downloadable GPX route
On phone: swipe filters¶
Own search team filter
If map has too many other search team markings and they disturb your work, set your own team ID in filter. Then only your own entries are shown.
Reset filter when you need wider situational view again.
On phone, items can be quickly filtered with swipes:
- Swipe left in list -> selected item is shown alone on map (others hidden)
- Swipe right -> selected item is hidden from map
Reset state: tap top bar twice, or swipe left on top bar.
In browser, same behavior is available with right mouse button.
Tip for dog teams
Dog teams often work in a relatively small area, so nearby search team markings may not disturb work even without filters. Filters still help when area borders busy road or otherwise shared high-traffic location.