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Using Advanced Search to Search for Files and Folders

Advanced Search allows you to search for files and folders anywhere on the NAS.

  1. Open File Station.
  2. Near the top-right corner, click .

    A search box appears.

  3. Click .

    A menu list appears.

  4. Select Advanced Search.

    The Advanced Search screen appears.

  5. Specify at least one of the following fields.

    Field

    Description

    Name

    Searches by file or folder name.

    Size

    Searches a file or folder greater than or less than a specified size.

    Modified Date

    Searches before, on, or after a specific date or a date within a range.

    Location

    Searches for files and folders in a specific mount.

    Type

    Searches by a file type.

    Owner/Group

    Searches for files and folders in the specified category.

  6. Optional: Select Filter based on the rules specified above.
    Note:

    This option automatically enables Smart File Filter and applies the specified criteria to all of your mounts. For details, see Using the Smart File Filter to Search for Files and Folders.

  7. Click Search.