Difference between revisions of "Searching for Data in IMSMANG"
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Revision as of 16:33, 4 November 2014
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
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In V6.0 43 Saved searches are included. See Saved Searches 6.0 for a short description. |
- Choose Search > Saved Searches.
- Select a saved search and click
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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. |
Using Item Filters
- Choose Search and then an item filter.
- Applying a filter to the list:
- Changing the columns that display:
You find more information about IMSMANG Search engine here.
Using the Advanced Search
- Choose Search > Advanced Search...
- Select a search target.
- Select a search condition.
- Define the search criteria.
- Click
. - Select an attribute from the drop-down list.
- Select an operator from the drop-down list.
- Enter a value for the attribute.
- Click Run to retrieve the search results.
You find more information about IMSMANG Search engine here.
Saving a Search Definition
- Enter a name.
- Enter a description.
- Click Save.
Printing and Exporting Search Results
Search Results window
- Replacing the item records in the Items pane
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On search results, you can also use the filter and the column picker. |
Printing
- Click
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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
- Select the items to export.
- Click
. - Select column headings.
- Open the destination directory on your computer.
- Give a name to your export file and click Save.
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Your file is exported in comma separated value (CSV) format. |
- Close the Export Progress window.
- Open your exported file in a spreadsheet.
Data Entry Form Audit
Data Entry Form Audit returns a list of every action taken on data entry forms.
