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{{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 Saved Searches===__NOEDITSECTION__
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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]]''.
{{New_6.0 | In V6.0 43 Saved searches are included. See [[Saved Searches 6.0]] for a short description.}}
 
<ol>
 
<li>Choose '''Search''' > '''Saved Searches'''.</li>
 
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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.
<li>Select a saved search and click [[Image:ChartIcon.png]].</li>
 
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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).  
 
 
{{note| 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===__NOEDITSECTION__
 
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<li>Choose '''Search''' and then an item filter.</li>
 
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<li>Applying a filter to the list:</li>
 
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<li>Changing the columns that display as columns and filter criteria:</li>
 
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You find more information about {{IMSMANG}} Search engine [[Search Engine | here]].
 
 
 
===Using the Advanced Search===__NOEDITSECTION__
 
 
 
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<li>Choose '''Search''' > '''Advanced Search'''...</li>
 
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<li>Select a search target.</li>
 
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<li>Select a search condition.</li>
 
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<li>Define the search criteria.</li>
 
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<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''' to retrieve the search results.</li>
 
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You find more information about {{IMSMANG}} Search engine [[Search Engine | here]].
 
 
 
===Saving a Search Definition===__NOEDITSECTION__
 
#Enter a name.
 
#Enter a description.
 
#Click '''Save'''.
 
 
 
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===Printing and Exporting Search Results===__NOEDITSECTION__
 
====Search Results window====__NOEDITSECTION__
 
 
 
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*Replacing the item records in the Items pane
 
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{{note| On search results, you can also use the filter and the column picker.}}
 
 
 
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<li>Click [[Image:Print.png]].</li>
 
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{{note| You 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__
 
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<li>Select the items to export. If no rows are selected then all rows will be exported.</li>
 
<li>Click [[Image:FieldReportExportIcon.png]].</li>
 
 
 
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<li>Select column headings.</li>
 
 
 
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<li>Open the destination directory on your computer.</li>
 
 
 
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<li>Give a name to your export file and click '''Save'''.</li>
 
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{{note| Your file is exported in comma separated value (CSV) format.}}
 
 
 
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<li>Close the Export Progress window.</li>
 
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<li>Open your exported file in a spreadsheet.</li>
 
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====Data Entry Form Audit====__NOEDITSECTION__
 
 
 
Data Entry Form Audit returns a list of every action taken on data entry forms.
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD09.png|500px]]
 
  
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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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Revision as of 14:32, 24 March 2015

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