# Group Computers Based on Criteria in Inventory ## Overview Computers can be grouped by searching the Inventory in two ways, either [Using the Search Ba](#using-the-search-bar)r or by [Using View Search and Filter](#using-view-search-and-filter). ## Using the Search Bar To group the computers using inventory search criteria, follow the steps below: ![Use the search bar to group computers based on inventory](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MUKwZVOftufp5HvqE_x%2F-MUKy8ViCfnNaqx_Vm1E%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=543eab5c-9a2d-4a00-9213-9799c0bdb371) 1\. Select the **Control Grid** tab on the top menu bar. 2\. Navigate to the **Inventory** tab. 3\. Use the **Search Bar** to locate computers that have a common identifier in your naming convention, e.g., you could search by IP subnet, entering **192.168.32** in the search bar, click search, and the list will appear with the search criteria highlighted. 4\. Select the column header **Computer Name;** the **ACTION TOOLBAR** will now appear. 5\. Click the **SELECT ALL COMPUTERS** button. 6\. Click the drop-down box under **Change Group**. 7\. Select the name of the group to add the computers to from the list. 8\. Click the button to the right-hand side to confirm the action of adding the computers to the group. {% hint style="success" %} The computer(s) will now be grouped based on the criteria search in Inventory. {% endhint %} ## Using View Search and Filter The **View Search and Filter** option may also be used to filter out computers based on certain criteria and then move them to a group. ![Group computers based on criteria in Inventory using view search and filter](https://3007061244-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRkQfx_2cLnNNBX1muO%2F-MUL2EY66xNiWo8VxKDT%2F-MUL2dGiBkisSDUyZQnU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=3a322d2d-1fc2-4d30-b1c9-391a7b85e646) 1\. Select the **Control Grid** tab on the top menu bar. 2\. Navigate to the **Inventory** tab. 3\. Enable the switch towards the top right of the screen. 4\. Enter the filter criteria in one or more of the fields. 5\. Select the column header **Computer Name**; the **ACTION TOOLBAR** will now appear. 6\. Click the **SELECT ALL COMPUTERS** button. 7\. Click the drop-down box under **Change Group**. 8\. Select the name of the group to add the computers to from the list. 9\. Click the button to the right-hand side to confirm the action of adding the computers to the group. {% hint style="success" %} The computer(s) will now be grouped based on the view search and filter criteria in Inventory. {% endhint %}