{{Reference guide header|Data search can be achieved by ''[[Access the Saved Searches Window|running saved searches]]'', ''[[Search Items|using specific item searches]]'' or the ''[[Advanced Search|advanced search]]''.
A ''specific item search'' (search Land, search Activity, etc.) returns a list of all corresponding items that were entered in {{IMSMANG}}. The results list can be sorted out by clicking on the column headings.
The ''Advanced search'' allows for search definitions that correspond to more than one criterion and/or criteria group(s). Search definitions can include linked items (Victims linked to an Accident, etc.). A criterion consists of attribute, operator and value(s).
Searches defined with the ''Advanced search'' functionality may be saved for later use and are referred to as ''Saved Searches''. This enables administrators to create advanced search definitions which may by all users.
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===Running Data search can be achieved by ''[[Access the Saved Searches===__NOEDITSECTION__{{New_6.0 Window| In V6.0 43 Saved running saved searches are included. See [[Saved Searches 6.0]] for a short description.}}<ol><li>Choose '', ''[[SearchItems|using specific item searches]]''or the ' > '''Saved Searches'''.</li></ol>:[[Image:sfD01.pngAdvanced Search|500pxadvanced search]]''.
<ol start="2"><li>Select A ''specific item search'' (search Land, search Activity, etc.) returns a saved search and click [[Image:ChartIconlist of all corresponding items that were entered in {{IMSMANG}}.png]]The results list can be sorted out by clicking on the column headings.</li></ol>
:[[Image:sfD03.png|500px]]{{note| If the Enter Search Prompt Values window displays, enter the search criteria values in the rows marked with a border and click '''Run'The ''.}}:[[Image:sfD04.png|500px]]===Using Item Filters===__NOEDITSECTION__<ol><li>Choose '''Search''' and then an item filter.</li></ol>:[[Image:sfD05.png|500px]]<ol start="2"><li>Applying a filter to the list:</li></ol>:[[Image:sfD06.png|500px]]<ol start="3"><li>Changing the columns that display as columns and filter criteria:</li></ol>:[[Image:sfD07.png|500px]]:[[Image:sfD08.png|500px]]You find more information about {{IMSMANG}} Search engine [[Search Engine | here]].===Using the Advanced Search===__NOEDITSECTION__<ol><li>Choose search'''Search''' > '''Advanced Search'''...</li></ol>:[[Image:sfD10.png|500px]]<ol start="2"><li>Select a allows for search target.</li></ol>:[[Image:sfD11.png|500px]]<ol start="3"><li>Select a search condition.</li></ol>:[[Image:sfD12.png||500px]]<ol start="4"><li>Define the search criteria.</li><ol type="a"><li>Click [[Image:FieldTemplateIcon.png]].</li><li>Select an attribute from the drop-down list.</li><li>Select an operator from the drop-down list.</li><li>Enter a value for the attribute.</li><li>Click '''Run''' definitions that correspond to retrieve the search results.</li></ol></ol>:[[Image:sfD13.png|500px]]You find more information about {{IMSMANG}} Search engine [[Search Engine | here]].===Saving a Search Definition===__NOEDITSECTION__#Enter a name.#Enter a description.#Click '''Save'''.:[[Image:sfD16.png|500px]]===Printing than one criterion and Exporting Search Results===__NOEDITSECTION__====Search Results window====__NOEDITSECTION__:[[Image:sfD17.png|500px]]<ol>*Replacing the item records in the Items pane</ol>:[[Image:sfD18or criteria group(s).png|500px]]{{note| On search results, you can also use the filter and the column picker.}}====Printing====__NOEDITSECTION__<ol><li>Click [[Image:Print.png]].</li></ol>{{note| You Search definitions can also present your search results in a report if you have saved reports. See the [[Producing Reports Using IMSMANG]] for more information or contact your IMSMA administrator for help.}}====Exporting====__NOEDITSECTION__<ol><li>Select the include linked items (Victims linked to exportan Accident, etc. If no rows are selected then all rows will be exported).</li><li>Click [[Image:FieldReportExportIcon.png]].</li>[[Image:sfD20.png|500px]]<li>Select column headings.</li>[[Image:sfD21.png|500px]]<li>Open the destination directory on your computer.</li>[[Image:sfD22.png|500px]]<li>Give a name to your export file A criterion consists of attribute, operator and click '''Save'''.</li></ol>{{note| Your file is exported in comma separated value (CSVs) format.}}<ol start="6"><li>Close the Export Progress window.</li>[[Image:sfD23.png]]<li>Open your exported file in a spreadsheet.</li></ol>====Data Entry Form Audit====__NOEDITSECTION__Data Entry Form Audit returns a list of every action taken on data entry forms.[[Image:sfD09.png|500px]]
Searches defined with the ''Advanced search'' functionality may be saved for later use and are referred to as ''Saved Searches''. This enables administrators to create advanced search definitions which may by all users.