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Discover how to search for and filter local resources in WorldShare Acquisitions.

 Note: Branch-based acquisitions users will see searches filtered to their login branch by default. See About branch-based acquisitions.

Search and filter local resources

  1. Navigate to Local Resources > Local Resources.
  2. Click Search to view all local resources.
    Or
    From the drop-down list, select an index and enter the search term(s). Click Search.
    • Results are sorted alphabetically by name.
    • To change the sort order, click any column heading.
  3. To filter:
    1. Click one of the filter names.
    2. Select the values you want to apply. You can select one or more. When more than one value is selected, the system searches for any of the selected values.
    3. Click Apply. Once the filter is applied, you can hover over the filter name to view the selected values.
  4. Click the Local Resource Name to view or edit the local resource.

Available local resource filters

Filter Description
Default Acquisition Type
Acquisition type Description
One-Time A local resource that is received in a single transaction.
Subscription A local resource that is received on a continual basis.
Status
Status Description
Active The local resource is active and you can add it to an order or purchase request.
Inactive The local resource is inactive and you cannot add it to an order or purchase request.

An inactive local resource will display in a search only if no other local resources match your query. If selected, its status will change to Active.