Search block has been added to create queries by selecting the predefined directives, filters, functions etc. This query builder is an intelligent query processing feature which helps to form queries for new users without prior knowledge of the DQL. The DNIF Query GUI interface lets you search through the data gathered and collated by DNIF. This section introduces you to the various elements and query directives you can use to work with this interface.
How to add a Search Block?
- Hover on the Workbooks icon on the left navigation bar, it will display the folder wise view of existing workbooks in the cluster.
- Click the plus icon at the top right corner , the following Search GUI screen will be displayed.
OR - Click search icon on the left navigation bar, the following screen will be displayed.
The Search Block is the default block, it will be automatically displayed everytime you try to create or add a new workbook.

- You can now select streams while building a query using the search block. Select the stream, filters, and set the duration to fetch details
Field Name | Description |
Filter | Below are the Filter functions |
$Stream | Select the required stream filter. The stream filter is divided into three categories
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Operators | The valid boolean operators for search result are:
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Field | Select the required field |
Expression | Select the required operator expression
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Value | Enter the required value as per the selected field |
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Below are the Aggregate Functions |
Select Type | Performs arithmetic functions on a specified field in the entire result set.
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Select Field Value | Select the specific field on which the arithmetic function should be performed. |
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Used to add filters to the query based on your requirement. |
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Used to hide or unhide the query results |
Rows | Used to select number of rows to be displayed. |
Duration | Used to select a time range based on your requirement.
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Used to search raw payload, with logevent in query or payload flag.
Note: Default searches do not include raw payload unless logevent is referred in query or with payload flag. For example,
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Used to filter the query result based on your requirement. |
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Used to export logs in CSV format |
- Select/Enter the required fields to build your query and click Run, a progress bar will be displayed showing that the query is being processed.
- Once the query is successfully processed, the results will be displayed as below.
- Click Information icon, to view log details. You can view the log details in JSON and TABLE format.
- Click Copy icon, to copy the details to clipboard.
For more details on details on Workbooks, refer Create a Workbook