Filters and Search

When working with controllers that have many components, finding the right card to configure can be challenging. Kilowhat provides powerful filtering and search tools to help you work more efficiently.

Filters and Search Overview

The filters allow you to manage the cards and work more comfortably. Select one of the filter tags from the pop-up menu and use the search tool to refine your search and quickly find the parameter you want to change.

E/D/A/F Buttons

You can show and hide groups of cards easily with these dedicated buttons:

Button	Component Type	Description
E	Encoders	Rotary encoders with LED rings
D	Digital	Buttons, switches, and other digital inputs
A	Analog	Potentiometers, faders, joysticks, and other analog inputs
F	Feedback	Standalone feedback modules (LEDs without input)

Turning these switches on and off will show/hide the corresponding section of cards. This is purely for visualization purposes - no actual change will be performed on your controller configuration.

Tip

When working on a specific type of component, hide the others to reduce visual clutter. For example, if you’re configuring all your buttons, turn off E, A, and F to see only Digital cards.

Collapsing Sections

You can also collapse each component list using the arrows next to the section name. This provides another way to organize your view when working with many components.

Search Functionality

The search tool lets you find specific cards by typing in the search box. You can search by:

• Comment name - The custom label you’ve given to a component
• Parameter number - The CC number or note value
• Message type - Search for “CC”, “NOTE”, etc.

Using Filters with Search

Combine the E/D/A/F buttons with the search tool for powerful filtering:

1. First, narrow down by component type using E/D/A/F
2. Then use the search box to find specific parameters

This two-step approach helps you quickly locate exactly what you need.

Show/Hide Banks

The bank selector shows numbered buttons representing each bank in your configuration. Click a bank number to show that bank’s component settings.

Key points about bank display:

• Only one bank can be shown at any given time
• Click a bank number to switch to viewing that bank’s configuration
• The currently selected bank is highlighted
• Each bank can have completely different settings for the same physical components

Caution

When you switch banks in Kilowhat, you’re only changing which bank’s settings you’re viewing and editing. The physical bank on your controller may be different. Use the Sync indicator to ensure your edits match what’s on the controller.

Best Practices

Organizing Your Workflow

1. Start with component type - Use E/D/A/F to show only the type you’re working on
2. Use comments - Add descriptive comments to your components so search works better
3. Work bank by bank - Configure one bank completely before moving to the next
4. Collapse unused sections - Keep your workspace clean by collapsing sections you’re not editing

Quick Navigation Tips

• Auto-Select Card: Enable this in Preferences to automatically jump to a card when you move a component
• Keyboard shortcuts: Use the search box to quickly jump to components by name
• Section collapse: Collapse sections you’re done with to focus on remaining work

Related Pages

• Understanding Cards - Learn what each card element means
• UI Elements - Understand status indicators and preferences
• Banks Overview - Learn about bank configuration