Saved search and saved selection

Saved searches and saved selections are only available for assets, and while a saved search and a saved selection might seem similar, they actually serve different purposes, as explained in the following table.

Feature	Description	Use when...
Saved search	A saved search is dynamic. When you select it, Content Hub regenerates search results based on the criteria you defined. This can be a filter criteria you defined in an advanced search or a filtered search.	You want to save specific search options, filters, or facets in the search criteria. You want to display a saved search grid on a specific page. You want to personalize the user experience using a saved search. You want other users to have the ability to receive notifications about changes to a saved search. You want to share search results.
Saved selection	A saved selection is a static collection of entities returned using the criteria you defined.	You want to create, organize, and share a selection of assets with other Content Hub users. You want to grant read or edit permission for a specific selection of assets.

Note

When you share a saved selection with other users, security policies and permissions apply to the assets in the saved selection.

Permissions

Operation	Required permissions
Update saved search	Update permission on M.SavedSearch entities AND You either created the saved search or are a contributor.
Turn on notifications Edit Set it as default	You created the saved search.
Make it public	You created the saved search AND You are a superuser.
Delete	Delete permissions on M.SavedSearch entities AND You created the saved search.
See	The saved search is enabled and one of the following: Created by you Marked as Public Shared with you (or one of your user groups) as a reader or contributor. Note To see a saved search in your list, you need to enable it even if it's public.
Share	Always allowed.

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