images\quantify_sml.giffilter (performance data)

A set of instructions used to hide functions in a performance profiling dataset from the data analysis views. Filters are based on modules, patterns, and measurement types. You can choose to retain (include) or delete (exclude) the time of filtered functions.

By default, some non-critical data from system libraries and other modules, files, and functions are automatically filtered out before a program's performance data is displayed. You can edit filters or create new filters using the Filter Manager dialog box, or use the filter commands on the shortcut menus in the data analysis windows and views.

Global performance data filters are contained in the filter file Quantifyw_exe.qft. When you create or modify performance data filters for a program, the filters are saved in the filter file <exename>_exe.qft.

For a list of filter file names and locations, see the reference topic Files and file locations.

See also Quantify filter file (.qft) and global filters in the glossary.

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