# Adding a Finder Method to a CMP Entity Bean

1. Add the finder method to the Home interface of the EJB.
   Note: The finder method must return type `java.util.Enumeration`. The name of the method must begin with `find`. It can take any number of parameters.
2. ADD CMP persistence to your EJB.
   In addition to the persistence object and standard view object, JDeveloper will create a view object called `<MyEntityEJB><method>`.
3. In the Navigator, right-click this view object.
4. Choose Edit.
5. Select the Query tab.
6. Edit the `WHERE` clause of the query to match your finder method.
   For example, suppose you created a method
   `Enumeration findByStatus(String status)`
   that you wanted to return all customers with a status matching the parameter. The WHERE clause of the query should read
   `STATUS=:1`