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Search with the Archive Agent
Search for archived records in the Archive app by using the Archive Agent. Specify an object directly in your search phrase, add criteria for accuracy, and work within system limitations to find the records you need.
Retrieve Accurate Results
- Always Specify the Object at the Start of Your Query: The most important rule
for a successful search is to start your query \by specifying the object you
want to search. This context helps the system understand where to look for your
data. You can use either the object's name, for example, Case, Account, or its
API name, such as
$My_Custom_Object__c, at the beginning of your query.Examples:
- Find Accounts Find Archived Accounts where the address is in California.
- Find archived cases where the priority is high and owned by John Doe.
- Search for archived
Project__cwith name. - Find archived opportunities owned by John Doe and their created date was between Jan 2024 and June 2024.
- Phrase Your Search Queries for Accuracy: The way you phrase your search queries can significantly affect the results. Use clear and specific language to make sure that the Archive Agent understands your criteria.
- Combine Criteria: Use logical operators like
ANDandORto combine multiple criteria.- The
ORoperator can be used only within a specific filter. For example, search archived cases where case origin is emailORweb. - The
ANDoperator can be used only between filters. For example, search archived cases where priority is highANDcase origin is email.
- The
Work Within the System's Limitations
- The Archive Agent only shows a maximum of 100 records in the results list for any single query.
- If your search criteria match more than 100 records in Archive, you only see the first 100. The system doesn't show a Next Page button or indicate that more results exist.
- If you suspect your query returns more than 100 records, or if you can't find
the specific record you're looking for, make your search more specific.
- To narrow the results, filter by more fields. For example, add a filter
for
$Statusor$OwnerId.Note The maximum number of permitted filters is 6. - Filtering by the
$CreatedDateor$LastModifiedDaterange can be effective.
- To narrow the results, filter by more fields. For example, add a filter
for
In-Depth Search on Returned Records
When a query returns a list of up to 100 records, you can perform an additional
in-depth search on that local result set. This additional search isn't a new query
to Archive but rather a simple text search on the data currently shown on the page.
To highlight keywords or values quickly within the returned records, use your
browser's built-in find feature, Ctrl+F on Windows or
Cmd+F on Mac.
Key Takeaways
- Always specify the object at the start of your query.
- Use clear and specific language to ensure accurate results.
- Understand and work within the system's limitations.
- Refine your search to manage large result sets.
- Use in-depth search for more filtering on returned records.

