Automation for Filter results

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Yes, this can be achieved using the following approach within a batch/scripted process:

  1. Create an API query to fetch the IDs of the required fixlets.

  2. Use those Fixlet IDs as input for the SQL-based solution shared by @jgstew below to perform a global hide:
    https://forum.bigfix.com/t/is-there-a-way-using-an-api-to-globally-hide-a-fixlet/12172/9

  3. Update the query to target specific Fixlet IDs instead of superseded fixlets. For example:

    From:

    AND ExternalFixletsTable.[Name] LIKE '% (Superseded)%'

    To:

    AND ExternalFixletsTable.[ID] IN (12345, 23456, 34567)

  4. Schedule the script to run at a frequency that aligns with your requirements.

As recommended, this should first be tested in a lab or DSA environment. If successful, it can then be promoted to production.

The primary area requiring thorough validation is the global hide functionality; the rest of the process should work as expected.