Relative filters using macros
In some cases it may be convenient to define filters that enable you to filter out variable field data instead of fixed field data. This is called making relative filter selections. Relative filter selections are made by applying macros in filter definitions. Examples of variable field data are the current date-time and the current user.
Using macros in filter definitions on variable data saves you the trouble of having to adapt your filter definition every time you apply the filter.
A relative filter selection can consist these parts.
• A primary argument that defines the current date, current time, current user, current person or current property set.
• A secondary argument that defines the period of the relative filter (only applicable in date-time related filters).