Issue with editing inputs and results in Find Companies native solution

Colin F. · 2026-01-14T15:03:32.807Z

Sometimes I want to edit my source inputs when using the Find Companies native solution AFTER performing a preliminary search. When I do this, I often only make one small change, e.g., add one industry, then re-run results. When I do this, my experience is that I get funny results. Often there are no preview-able results or the result set is much smaller than that previous even if i have expanded the result set. Is there a built-in feature that prohibits adding new rows when some rows have already been delievered?

Issue with editing inputs and results in Find Companies native solution | Clay

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This is expected behavior in Clay. When you edit source filters after a table has already run, Clay doesn't automatically reprocess the previously generated data. [1]
Even if your source preview shows the new filters, the table won't refresh until you re-run the step that generated the data. To see your updated results with the expanded criteria, you'll need to either delete and re-run the step or duplicate the table with the updated source. [2]
There's no built-in feature preventing new rows - it's just that Clay doesn't retroactively update existing results when you change source parameters.
Clay Support
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Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
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If you need any more help with editing your source inputs or understanding the results, please let me know. Would you like to share more details about what you're trying to achieve or any specific issues you're encountering?
Colin F.
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So in order to get the full results net of the adjusted inputs,, without recreating from scratch, I need to duplicate the table and re-run, is that right?
Clay Support
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Yes, exactly! You have two options to get the full results with your adjusted inputs:
1. Duplicate the table with the updated source and re-run it
2. Delete and re-run the step that generated the original data
Both will give you the complete results based on your new filters. Duplicating is often safer since you keep your original table intact. [1]
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Did that answer your question?
Colin F.
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But if I delete and re-run the step, I need to manually enter all the filters again correct?
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Not necessarily! You can use saved searches to avoid re-entering filters. When you set up a new Find Companies source, click "Browse past searches" and you'll see your recent searches or any you've saved. This lets you load your previous filter criteria without manually entering everything again. [1]
So you have options: duplicate the table (keeps original intact) or delete/re-run using a saved search (faster setup).
Clay Support
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Was this helpful?
Clay Support
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If you still need help with managing your source inputs or saved searches, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to resolve or understand?
Colin F.
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i thnk i got it thx
Clay Support
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Great! I'm glad you feel you got it. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, just let me know.

Clay Support
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This is expected behavior in Clay. When you edit source filters after a table has already run, Clay doesn't automatically reprocess the previously generated data. [1]
Even if your source preview shows the new filters, the table won't refresh until you re-run the step that generated the data. To see your updated results with the expanded criteria, you'll need to either delete and re-run the step or duplicate the table with the updated source. [2]
There's no built-in feature preventing new rows - it's just that Clay doesn't retroactively update existing results when you change source parameters.
Clay Support
APP
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Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
APP
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·
If you need any more help with editing your source inputs or understanding the results, please let me know. Would you like to share more details about what you're trying to achieve or any specific issues you're encountering?
Colin F.
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So in order to get the full results net of the adjusted inputs,, without recreating from scratch, I need to duplicate the table and re-run, is that right?
Clay Support
APP
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Yes, exactly! You have two options to get the full results with your adjusted inputs:
1. Duplicate the table with the updated source and re-run it
2. Delete and re-run the step that generated the original data
Both will give you the complete results based on your new filters. Duplicating is often safer since you keep your original table intact. [1]
Clay Support
APP
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Did that answer your question?
Colin F.
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But if I delete and re-run the step, I need to manually enter all the filters again correct?
Clay Support
APP
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Not necessarily! You can use saved searches to avoid re-entering filters. When you set up a new Find Companies source, click "Browse past searches" and you'll see your recent searches or any you've saved. This lets you load your previous filter criteria without manually entering everything again. [1]
So you have options: duplicate the table (keeps original intact) or delete/re-run using a saved search (faster setup).
Clay Support
APP
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Was this helpful?
Clay Support
APP
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If you still need help with managing your source inputs or saved searches, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to resolve or understand?
Colin F.
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·
i thnk i got it thx
Clay Support
APP
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Great! I'm glad you feel you got it. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, just let me know.