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title: Using the Parent ID filter in the archive
description: Discover how to use the Parent ID filter to locate resources within the same collection, series, or file.
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# Using the Parent ID filter in the archive

## Discover how to use the Parent ID filter to locate resources within the same collection, series, or file.

The Parent ID filter provides a swift way to identify archival resources belonging to the same collection, series, or file. This facilitates better organization and understanding of your materials. Moreover, it allows for precise searches within a specific parent collection or parent series. It's a valuable tool for navigating complex archive structures. Whether you're looking for resources within a collection, series, or file, the Parent ID filter simplifies the process.

### 1. Click the + icon

In the archive section, click the **+ icon** to add another filter.

![Click the + icon](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/f8f8dadb-1249-46b0-9276-59aeac25c014/8a6abf91-1b9e-4d4f-aa02-912f635323e5.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5000&fp-y=0.5000&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=1063&mark-y=183&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTQlMkNGRjc0NDImdz01OCZoPTU4JmZpdD1jcm9wJmNvcm5lci1yYWRpdXM9MTA%3D)

### 2. Select the Parent ID filter

A drop-down menu opens. Select **Parent ID**.

![Select the Parent ID filter](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/88c51521-4bdd-4263-bfa0-1cfa57ae18b0/6c2f5f8c-7ae1-4f90-88f3-679407835fd8.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5000&fp-y=0.5000&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=503&mark-y=925&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTQlMkNGRjc0NDImdz01NTAmaD0xODgmZml0PWNyb3AmY29ybmVyLXJhZGl1cz0xMA%3D%3D)

### 3. Type in the ID

The Parent ID filter is now added. Type in an ID and press **Enter** to start the search.

![Type in the ID](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/2475fb65-4996-46fd-bc44-81526db5639f/081c410a-6c35-4815-890c-d95e74c87c5f.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.2540&fp-y=0.4497&fp-z=2.0000&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=120&mark-y=248&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTYlMkNGRjc0NDImdz01MzMmaD0xMDImZml0PWNyb3AmY29ybmVyLXJhZGl1cz0xMA%3D%3D)

### 4. All resources with the parent ID you searched for are displayed

![All resources with the parent ID you searched for are displayed](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/30f4527a-8138-496d-9ead-df2ec468dfc4/4172ee0b-2b57-4104-b849-3c60aa48fa5c.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5000&fp-y=0.5000&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=52&mark-y=98&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTQlMkNGRjc0NDImdz04NiZoPTUyJmZpdD1jcm9wJmNvcm5lci1yYWRpdXM9MTA%3D)

### 5. Add the parent ID to the list view

Adding the parent ID to the list view allows you to see the parent ID of each entry. Click the **three dots icon**.

![Add the parent ID to the list view](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/341ad7ca-d21c-48a3-b9dd-2d37983e7e71/8c8a67f9-ab21-4316-8eeb-857a9925189a.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.7423&fp-y=0.3831&fp-z=2.0000&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=997&mark-y=476&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTYlMkNGRjc0NDImdz02MiZoPTYyJmZpdD1jcm9wJmNvcm5lci1yYWRpdXM9MTA%3D)

### 6. Select Parent ID

A drop-down menu opens. Select the Parent ID filter.

![Select Parent ID](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/c211871e-4a1b-4f33-9016-655c38546f95/2d886c0a-182c-4bdd-a762-d88f24671f26.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5000&fp-y=0.5000&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=877&mark-y=646&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTQlMkNGRjc0NDImdz0xOTEmaD02MyZmaXQ9Y3JvcCZjb3JuZXItcmFkaXVzPTEw)

### 7. Confirm your selection with Save

![Confirm your selection with Save](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/a093cfba-2389-4224-a7dd-e85268344de1/5ae85ef3-f6be-490c-a38f-f32f60a3a617.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.7128&fp-y=0.7406&fp-z=1.7957&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=741&mark-y=461&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTYlMkNGRjc0NDImdz0xMjQmaD03NiZmaXQ9Y3JvcCZjb3JuZXItcmFkaXVzPTEw)

### 8. The Parent ID is now displayed in the table view.

![The Parent ID is now displayed in the table view.](https://images.tango.us/workflows/f393dd9b-5a01-4797-a18e-54e087115aa4/steps/ba2f697f-32b5-40e2-a485-5fb3aea7a57b/e6e37b69-abc8-4545-b73e-f36eb0b3bfd1.png?fm=png&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5000&fp-y=0.5000&w=1200&border=2%2CF4F2F7&border-radius=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&border-radius-inner=8%2C8%2C8%2C8&mark-x=836&mark-y=358&m64=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMudGFuZ28udXMvc3RhdGljL2JsYW5rLnBuZz9tYXNrPWNvcm5lcnMmYm9yZGVyPTQlMkNGRjc0NDImdz0xNTAmaD00NiZmaXQ9Y3JvcCZjb3JuZXItcmFkaXVzPTEw)

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