For repeats it is possible to use a “filter expression” to restrict the results of the table (add and edit a repeat)
As for overviews, I know I can preset filters programmatically (preset filters).
Is there a way - current or planned - to model “preset filters” / “filter expressions” for overviews? If planned, is there a timeline for this feature?
Hello Alexander,
please take a look in the topic here: Expression language in an overview model
I hope this answers your question. 
I’m not sure.
This comment in the referenced topic says it is planned to support “expression language” in overview models and there’s a link to a Jira issue A12-10465. However, I cannot access mgmtp’s Jira.
Can you help me out with regard to content and timeline of the Jira issue? Thanks.
I am Tri from Overview Engine development team, Expression language support for Overview Engine is planned to be available in the next major release, which is the version 35.0.0 for 2023.02 release line.
In general, it will share the same functionality as Form Engine so that if you have already familiar with the grammar, it should be easier for you to get used to it in Overview Engine. Cheers.
Hi all,
I fear that we mixed two different topics here.
Expressions != filter expressions
The question was about presetting filter options to limit the displayed content inside an overview.
Currently, this can be done by a developer using preset filters.
Is this feature planned to be available for modellers as well?
The second example for presetting a filter comes from repeats (form model). Here it is possible to set a filter expression. Only content that matches the filter expression will be displayed.
Will something similar be available for modeling an overview in future?
It not is planned to add the filter expressions to the overview model as well.
The form engine filters on client-side while the overview engine does not (the backend does). Such a modelling feature would not really make sense there.
However, if I understood OP correctly, you’ve mentioned the solution with the preset filters for the overview anyway.