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Why: Streamline the recipe discovery process for your members by creating named filter presets. This allows them to quickly find recipes that meet specific criteria, enhancing their experience and engagement with your app.
Navigate: App Station > Settings > Content Settings > Filters
Quick Start
Go to the Saved Presets tab in the Filters section.
Click New Preset.
Enter a name for your preset and optionally add a description.
Set your filter criteria using the available options.
Click Save to create your preset.
Overview of Named Recipe Filters
Named recipe filters, or saved presets, allow you to bundle multiple filter criteria under a memorable name. For example, you can create a preset called "Quick Weeknight Dinners" that filters recipes by easy difficulty, 30-minute or less cook time, and 30-minute or less prep time. This makes it easy for your members to find recipes that fit their needs with just one click.
Where to Find Saved Presets
To manage your saved presets, navigate to the Saved Presets tab in the Filters section of the App Station:
Click on Settings.
Select Content Settings.
Choose Filters.
Switch to the Saved Presets tab.
What You Can Filter On
You can create saved presets using a variety of filter criteria, including:
Tags: Use tags to categorize recipes.
Collections: Filter by collections based on tags.
Include/Exclude Ingredients: Specify ingredients that must be included or excluded.
Difficulty: Set the difficulty level (easy, medium, hard).
Cook Time: Define a range for cooking time.
Prep Time: Define a range for preparation time.
Servings: Specify the number of servings.
Nutrition Fields: Filter based on calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar, and sodium.
For more on how to use tags and collections, refer to Tags vs Collections: When to Use Each.
How to Create a Preset
Creating a saved preset is straightforward:
Click New Preset in the Saved Presets tab.
Enter a name for your preset.
Optionally, add a description to clarify the preset's purpose.
Use the filter form to set your criteria. Remember, at least one filter must be set.
Click Save to finalize your preset.
How It Appears to Members
Once created, saved presets appear as a horizontal row of chips above the accordion filters in the advanced recipe filter panel. Members can click a chip to apply that preset instantly. If they modify any filter after applying a preset, a * badge will appear on the chip, indicating that the preset has been modified.
Order and Active Status
You can manage the order and visibility of your presets:
Reorder: Drag and drop presets to rearrange them.
Active/Inactive Status: Toggle presets between active and inactive. Inactive presets are hidden from members but remain saved for future use.
Default Presets
When you create a new account, five sample presets are automatically included:
Quick Weeknight Dinners
High Protein
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Meal Prep Friendly
These presets provide a great starting point for your members.
Difference from Quick Filter Chips
It's important to differentiate between saved presets and Quick Filter Chips. Quick Filter Chips are simple, single-dimension filters (e.g., Under 400 Cal) that apply one criterion at a time. In contrast, saved presets are named bundles that can combine multiple filter dimensions, allowing for a more tailored recipe search experience.