Files to look at:

• MySearchClass.cs
• Model.DesignedDiffs.xafml
• MySearchController.cs
• MyShowSearchController.cs

How to search for XAF objects using a complex criterion

To accomplish this task, take the following steps:

1. Create a non-persistent class with properties that we will use to find persistent objects: MySearchClass.cs
2. In this class add a collection of persistent objects as described at How to: Show Persistent Objects in a Non-Persistent Object's View. This collection will show the search results.
3. In this class' non-persistent detail view, add a custom 'Search' action as described at How to: Include an Action to a Detail View Layout
4. When a user presses this 'Search' action, create a criterion based on the properties from point 1 and get persistent objects that fit this criterion as described at the 'Get a collection' section of Create, Read, Update and Delete Data: MySearchController.cs
5. To show this non-persistent class view, use the solution from Ways to Show a View: MyShowSearchController.cs

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