Comparators
The comparator text box is a powerful way to filter your search results. Each comparator box includes a drop-down list where you can specify how that field will be compared to the value that you enter.
The following is a list of the different comparators and how they are used.
| Comparator | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Equals | any | Where the field searched equals the value. |
| Is not set | any | Where the value of the field is not set. Value text box is removed. |
| Is set | any | Where the value of the field is set. Value text box is removed. |
| Is one of | any | Where the value of the field is included in the search but not limited by. Multiple values can be included here. |
| Is not any of | any | Where the value of the field is not included in the search. Multiple values can be included here. |
| Less than | number | Where the field searched can return a value lower than the input value. |
| Greater than | number | Where the field searched can return a value higher than the input value. |
| Is between | any | Opens two text boxes and will return the search based on the value that is between value one and value two. |
| Is not between | any | Opens two text boxes and will return the search based on the value that is not between value one and value two. |
| Contains | any | Where the field searched will contain the value. |
| Starts with | any | Where the field searched starts with the value. |
| Ends with | any | Where the field searched ends with the value. |
| Includes | number | Used for searching Lot and Plan numbers. |
| Matches | text | Where the field searched matches the value. Used for Street names. |
| On or before | date | Only dates on or before the date provided will match. |
| On or after | date | Only dates on or after the date provided will match. |
If any of the fields fail to match the value being compared the search will not return anything.
Using the comparators.
Example 1
Say you are searching for a specific Local government area(LGA). In the field box you would select LGA, this would then open the comparator box with a selection of ways to compare the value.
As your search is for a specific LGA you would choose equals in the comparator list, you would then go to the value box and either start typing the LGA you searching for or scroll down the generated list provided to select your LGA.
Example 2
Say you are using area as one of your search fields, and you want your search to only include those properties whose areas are between 400m2 and 900m2. In the field box you would select Area, which would open the comparator box with a selection of ways to compare the value(s) specific for area.
The comparator is between will open two boxes where you can enter the first value as Value 1 and the second value as Value 2. The search results will then only include properties whose areas are between 400m2 and 900m2.
Example 3
Say you which to search for a Street number that Contains the number 4. In the field box you would select Street number, which would open the comparator box with a selection of ways to search for street numbers.
The comparator Contains will then take the value typed in, which in this example would be 4 and will include in the search results those properties whose street numbers "contained" the number 4. This would include street numbers such as 4, 14, 34, 42, 450 etc.