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# filterDependency Attribute

Specifies automatic reapplication of a filter when filter fields change.

## Type

`xsd:string`

## Parent Elements

Element | Description
--- | ---
editWith | Specifies an instance of an editing component, and provides the corresponding parameters to determine its exact behavior.

## Definition

    <xsd:attribute name="filterDependency" type="xsd:string" use="optional" ></xsd:attribute>

## Remarks

The filterDependency attribute in the form definition file (.xsf) is always present for filters that are specified on repeating tables and repeating sections created in the designer. Even though there is no way to toggle filterDependency on and off in design mode in InfoPath, you can turn off automatic refreshing of filters by removing the filterDependency attribute from the editWith element in the form definition file.

When the filterDependency attribute is present, the filter is reapplied when the onAfterChange event of a node is raised.

Note This item is not supported when the Disable Service Pack features option on the Advanced tab of the Options dialog box in InfoPath is selected or when Microsoft Office 2003 Editions Service Pack 1 or later is not installed. Any form defined by a form definition file (.xsf) that includes this item cannot be opened in InfoPath when service pack features are disabled or unavailable.

## Example

The following is an example of the filterDependency attribute as it is used in the editWith element:

    <editWith component="xCollection" widgetIcon="filter|standard" useFilter="yes|no"
        filterDependency="xpath1 | xpath2 | xpath3>

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