Searching for Data in IMSMANG

Data search can be achieved by running saved searches, using item filters or the search engine.

An item filter (land, activity, accident, etc.) returns a list of all corresponding items that were entered in IMSMANG. The results list can be sorted out by paring down the filter criteria or by picking other column headings.

The search engine allows for search definitions that correspond to more than one criterion and/or criteria node(s). Search definitions can have linked items (activities linked to a land, victims linked to an accident, etc.). A criterion can be defined by paring down its attributes, operators and values.

Searches defined with the search engine can be saved in the search manager.

How To

Access the Search Manager Window Filter Search Definitions Displayed Add a Search Definition And Versus Or Search by Map Area Search by Subobject Search by Poly Property View or Change a Search Definition Remove a Search Definition Execute a Search Definition Search Results Window Replace the Icons and Item Records in the Navigation Window Display the Icons and Item Records in the Navigation Window Print Search Results View a Report Template from the Search Manager Window Search Items Search the Data Entry Form Audit Log

Contents

Running Saved Searches

1. Choose Search > Search Manager.

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2. Select a saved search and click File:SfD02.png.

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If the Enter Search Prompt Values window displays, enter the search criteria values in the rows marked with a border and click Run.

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Using Item Filters

1. Choose Search and then an item filter.

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Applying a filter to the list

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Changing the columns that display

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Data Entry Form Audit returns a list of every action taken on data entry forms. 500px

Using the Search Engine

1. Choose Search > Search...

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2. Select a search target.

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3. Select a search condition.

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OR will retrieve data that correspond to at least one of the defined criterion. AND will retrieve data that exactly correspond to all defined criteria.

4. Define the search criteria.
1. Click .
2. Select an attribute from the drop-down list.
3. Select an operator from the drop-down list.
4. Enter a value for the attribute.
5. Click Run to retrieve the search results.

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Some attributes have buttons or widgets that you can click to select an option from a list of corresponding values. 500px

To add additional search criteria, click . To add a new condition to a criteria node, click OR/AND. To move a search criterion or criteria node, select the criterion or node and click to move it up or to move it down. To delete a search criterion or criteria node, select the criterion or node and click . 500px

Saving a Search Definition

1. Enter a name.
2. Enter a description.
3. Click Save.

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Selecting the Prompt checkbox enables you to select other value options when running saved searches.

Printing and Exporting Search Results

Search Results window

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• Replacing the item records in the Items pane

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• Adding the item records to the Items pane

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On search results, you can also use the filter and the column picker.

Printing

1. Click .

You can also present your search results in a report if you have saved reports. See the Producing Reports Quick Reference Guide for more information or contact your IMSMA administrator for help.

Exporting

1. Select the items to export.
2. Click File:ExportReportIcon.png.

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3. Select column headings.

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4. Open the destination directory on your computer.

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5. Give a name to your export file and click Open.

Your file is exported in comma separated value (CSV) format.

6. Close the Export Progress window.
7. Open your exported file in a spreadsheet.