Doing an Expert Search

Expert searching lets you use complex search strings in your search. A search string is a combination of search indexes and terms. Expert search strings are a powerful way to refine your search. You can do expert searches with keyword search indexes only, not alphabetical search indexes. You can enter variations of search terms (for example, multiple-term and truncated keywords). Your system administrator can set up the expert search option as part of a PAC flavor. (For instructions on setting up the expert search option, see the “Searching Setup” chapter of the System Administration Guide.)

To do an expert search

1 Press F2 to access the Main Search window.
2 Click Command Mode.

Horizon displays the Expert Search window:

3 Double-click the keyword index you want to search.

Horizon enters the keyword label in the Search command field:

4 Within the search index brackets, enter the word you want to search for:

5 If you are using multiple words, click on an operator.

Horizon enters the operator within the search index brackets:

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you complete your search string within the selected index.

7 If you want to search on multiple indexes, move the cursor outside of the brackets.

Note: Combined keyword searches may slow the performance of the workstation. SirsiDynix recommends using between four and six indexes to do this type of search. If you need to use more than six indexes in a general keyword search, contact your system administrator.

8 Click on the operator you want to use to combine the multiple indexes.

Horizon enters the operator in the Search command field:

9 Repeat steps 3 through 8 for each additional index you want to search.

10 Click OK or press ENTER to begin searching.
11 Move through the search windows to find the information you need. (For instructions, see Searching Paths.)

 


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