Using REGEX with filters, seeing results in alpha order when using filters

Question

I'm seeking to understand how to best use filters. Specifically, I'd like to:
a. be able to see results in alphabetical order
b. use REGEX for advanced filtering.

I'd also like to understand good use cases for using filters instead of searches, concordances, etc.

Paul · Answer

Ana Cristina Silva 
 The AI is incorrect here. You cannot sort results at all in the translation Editor View, you can only filter. Trados Studio works on the file directly and doesn't bring the data into a database where it can be manipulated as you see fit.

Jesús Prieto · Answer

Ana Cristina Silva

Ana Cristina Silva said: 
 a. be able to see results in alphabetical order

It&rsquo;s not possible to sort the segments in alphabetical order in Trados Studio.

Ana Cristina Silva said: 
 I'd also like to understand good use cases for using filters instead of searches, concordances, etc.

I heavily use filters instead of searches to quickly check that the translation of several segment is OK/consistent. To do so, Advanced Filter Display is very helpful: 
 
 If I use a filter often, I save it with the Save button, and open it later when needed ( Import button) 
 Concordance is a different beast, as it looks up in your TM, not in the segments in Editor. 
 I use regex rules mainly in QA checks (2 possible places under Project Settings, taking the second one priority): 
 
 You can use regex to customise how segmentation works in your files. 
 You can also use regex to create custome file types. 
 If there is something specific, don't hesitate to ask.

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Using REGEX with filters, seeing results in alpha order when using filters