SOP 16: Creating Your Own View and Adding Filters
To create a personalised view using filters so you can focus on the projects, customers, or tasks most relevant to your role.
Use this process when:
- You need a personalised workload view.
- You want to focus on specific projects.
- You need to track work assigned to you.
- You want to monitor specific customers, statuses, or dates.
Before You Start
You must have:
- Access to HubSpot.
- Access to the relevant tracker.
- An understanding of the information you wish to filter.
Video Walkthrough
🎥 SOP 16 – Creating Your Own View and Adding Filters
Process Steps
Step 1: Open the Tracker
- Navigate to the relevant tracker.
- Review the available views.
Step 2: Create a New View
- Click Add View.
- Select Create New View.
- Enter a name for the view.
Examples:
- Emma's Projects
- This Week's Dispatches
- Dunbia Projects
- Outstanding Costings
Step 3: Open Filters
- Select Add Filter.
- Open the property search.
Step 4: Select Filter Criteria
Choose the field you want to filter by.
Examples:
Chef Lead
Filter:
Chef Lead = Emma
Customer
Filter:
Customer = Dunbia
Dispatch Date
Filter:
Dispatch Date = This Week
Status
Filter:
Status = Outstanding
Gate Stage
Filter:
Gate = 99s
Step 5: Apply Multiple Filters (Optional)
You may combine filters to narrow results.
Example:
Chef Lead = Emma
AND
Dispatch Date = This Week
AND
Status = Outstanding
Step 6: Review Results
Verify that the records displayed match your filter selections.
Step 7: Save the View
- Save the filtered view.
- Pin it if you use it regularly.
Best Practice
Create views that support specific activities.
Examples:
✓ My Projects
✓ This Week's Dispatches
✓ Outstanding Costings
✓ Customer-Specific Projects
Avoid creating too many similar views.
Common Mistakes
❌ Selecting the wrong filter property.
❌ Applying conflicting filters.
❌ Creating duplicate views.
❌ Forgetting to save the view.
❌ Not reviewing results after filtering.
Success Criteria
✓ New view created.
✓ Filters applied successfully.
✓ Relevant records displayed.
✓ View saved and available for future use.
Related SOPs
- SOP 04 – Creating a Personal View
- SOP 05 – Adding Existing Views
- SOP 15 – Customising Views
- SOP 21 – Dispatch View Navigation