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[[Creating a User Guide for IMSMA]]<br />
 
[[Entering Data into IMSMA]]<br />
 
[[Impact Scoring in IMSMA]]<br />
 
[[Producing Reports Using IMSMA]]<br />
 
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Data search can be achieved by ''running saved searches'', ''using item filters'' or the ''search engine''.
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There are four different search functionalities in {{IMSMANG}}:
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* Search Items
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* Advanced Search
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* Saved Searches
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* Data Entry Form Audit
  
An ''item filter'' (hazard, hazard reduction, 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''.
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The [[Search Items]] a.k.a. ''Simple search'' are found in the ''Search'' menu and as indicated by its nick-name with this search functionality it is only possible to use '''one''' criterion and '''one''' item.
  
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'' (hazard reductions linked to a hazard, victims linked to an accident, etc.). A ''criterion'' can be defined by paring down its ''attributes'', ''operators'' and ''values''.  
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The [[Advanced Search]] functionality allows for search definitions that are built with more than one criterion, AND/OR and linked items. The criteria may also be grouped into advanced AND/OR groups. It is also possible to use SQL statement, geographical search and subobjects (e.g. which Ordnance was reported).
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[[Saved Searches Window|Saved Searches]] are defined with the ''Advanced search'' functionality and are saved in the database for later use. This enables users to create search definitions which may used by all users. Saved searches are also input to [[Producing Reports Using IMSMANG|reports]].
  
Searches defined with the search engine can be ''saved'' in the ''search manager''.
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The [[Search the Data Entry Form Audit Log|Data Entry Form Audit]] is a dedicated search functionality for Data entry form where it is possible to search by action, date, Id and template.
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[[Image:Search menu.png|500px|center]]
  
===Running Saved Searches===
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It is possible to [[Export Search Result|export]] and [[Print Search Results|print]] the search result.
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<li>Choose '''Search''' > '''Search Manager'''.</li>
 
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[[Image:sfD01.png|500px]]
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{{New_6.0 | In V6.0 43 data quality ''Saved searches'' are included with the installation. See [[Saved Searches 6.0]] for a short description of the searches.}}
 
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[[Category:NAA]]
<li>Select a saved search and click [[Image:sfD02.png]].</li>
 
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[[Image:sfD03.png|500px]]
 
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| 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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[[Image:sfD04.png|500px]]
 
 
 
===Using Item Filters===
 
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<li>Choose '''Search''' and then an item filter.</li>
 
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[[Image:sfD05.png|500px]]
 
 
 
Applying a filter to the list
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD06.png|500px]]
 
 
 
Changing the columns that display
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD07.png|500px]]
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD08.png|500px]]
 
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| Field Report Audit returns a list of every action taken on data entry forms.
 
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|colspan="2"|[[Image:sfD09.png|center|500px]]
 
|}
 
 
 
===Using the Search Engine===
 
 
 
[[Category:Quick Reference Guide]]
 
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<li>Choose '''Search''' > '''Search'''...</li>
 
</ol>
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD10.png|center|500px]]
 
 
 
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<li>Select a search target.</li>
 
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[[Image:sfD11.png|500px]]
 
 
 
<ol start="3">
 
<li>Select a search condition.</li>
 
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[[Image:sfD12.png||500px]]
 
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| ANY will retrieve data that correspond to at least one of the defined criterion.
 
 
 
ALL will retrieve data that exactly correspond to all defined criteria.
 
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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>
 
</ol>
 
</ol>
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD13.png|500px]]
 
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| Some attributes have ''buttons'' or ''widgets'' that you can click to select an option from a list of corresponding values.
 
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|colspan="2"|[[Image:sfD14.png|center|500px]]
 
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{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| To add additional search criteria,
 
#Click [[Image:FieldTemplateIcon.png]].
 
 
 
To add a new condition to a criteria node,
 
#Click ANY/ALL.
 
 
 
To move a search criterion or criteria node,
 
#Select the criterion or node.
 
#Click [[Image:UpBlueArrow.png]] to move it up or [[Image:DownBlueArrow.png]] to move it down.
 
 
 
To delete a search criterion or criteria node,
 
#Select the criterion or node.
 
#Click [[Image:EcksButton.png]].
 
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|colspan="2"|[[Image:sfD15.png|center|500px]]
 
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===Saving a Search Definition===
 
#Enter a name.
 
#Enter a description.
 
#Click '''Save'''.
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD16.png|500px]]
 
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| Selecting the ''Prompt'' checkbox enables you to select other value options when running saved searches.
 
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===Printing and Exporting Search Results===
 
====Search Results window====
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD17.png|center|500px]]
 
 
 
<ol>
 
*Replacing the item records in the Items pane
 
</ol>
 
 
 
[[Image:sfD18.png|500px]]
 
 
 
<ol>
 
*Adding the item records to the Items pane
 
</ol>
 
 
 
{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
 
|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| On search results, you can also use the filter and the column picker.
 
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====Printing====
 

Latest revision as of 10:42, 18 March 2019

There are four different search functionalities in IMSMANG:

  • Search Items
  • Advanced Search
  • Saved Searches
  • Data Entry Form Audit

The Search Items a.k.a. Simple search are found in the Search menu and as indicated by its nick-name with this search functionality it is only possible to use one criterion and one item.

The Advanced Search functionality allows for search definitions that are built with more than one criterion, AND/OR and linked items. The criteria may also be grouped into advanced AND/OR groups. It is also possible to use SQL statement, geographical search and subobjects (e.g. which Ordnance was reported).

Saved Searches are defined with the Advanced search functionality and are saved in the database for later use. This enables users to create search definitions which may used by all users. Saved searches are also input to reports.

The Data Entry Form Audit is a dedicated search functionality for Data entry form where it is possible to search by action, date, Id and template.

Search menu.png

It is possible to export and print the search result.

New 6.0.png In V6.0 43 data quality Saved searches are included with the installation. See Saved Searches 6.0 for a short description of the searches.