Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

Workspace browser functionality has been updated in Pro Tools 11 to
provide an improved user interface and faster search results.
You can import audio into Pro Tools by dragging files into a session from a
Workspace browser window. All files imported in this manner are
automatically converted to be compatible with the session parameters, if
needed. If no conversion is necessary, the original files will be referenced
and not copied.
Like the Import Audio dialog box, the Workspace browser can be used to
import audio directly into the Clip List or to import audio into new tracks in
a session.
Importing to the Clip List
To import audio directly into the Clip List using a Workspace browser,
follow these steps (Pro Tools 11.0 and later):
1. Choose WINDOW > NEW WORKSPACE.
2. To conduct a search of audio files only, follow these steps:
a. In the Workspace window, click the ADVANCED SEARCH button on the
right side of the toolbar. When Advanced Search mode is active,
Advanced Search tools will display in the Browser pane.
Figure 5.3 Advanced Search mode active in the Workspace browser (Pro Tools 11)
Source: Avid ® .