# How to Configure Schema Filters

Schema filters are used to exclude parts of the schema from the code generation process.

If filtered, attributes discovered will have a record status of 'inactive' and can be changed back to active at any time. Additionally, the record status for an attribute can be modified in the Pipeline Designer.

{% hint style="warning" %}
You must create a data source *before* you can add Schema Filters.
{% endhint %}

### 1. Enter the name for a new schema filter

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### 2. Enter the filter RegEx for a new schema filter

This regular expression is used to search the discovered paths so DataPancake can then set the attribute record status to 'inactive'.

{% hint style="info" %}
This can be done *before* or *after* schema discovery. If done after, rescanning is *not* required.
{% endhint %}

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### 3. Click "Save Schema Filters"

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