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| ====== Search Facility ====== | ====== Search Facility ====== | ||
| - | + | {{:pergamonmu:general:general-search.png?direct&200 |}}While a number of data entry areas of Pergamon provide limited search facilities in the form of a filtering mechanism, the core search system provides a far more complete means to find records within the Pergamon database. The system not only provides more search criteria, but also a means to search areas of the database which are not inherently 'data entry' areas (such as the Circulations system). | |
| - | While a number of data entry areas of Pergamon provide limited search facilities in the form of a filtering mechanism, the core search system provides a far more complete means to find records within the Pergamon database. The system not only provides more search criteria, but also a means to search areas of the database which are not inherently 'data entry' areas (such as the Circulations system). | + | |
| In order to provide as much future expansion and dynamic sizing as possible, the search system is provided in the form of two lists: The first contains a list of criteria which can be modified to provide search parameters, while the second is used to display the results of that search. Within the search dialog, unlike other areas of Pergamon, there are no dedicated data-entry fields. | In order to provide as much future expansion and dynamic sizing as possible, the search system is provided in the form of two lists: The first contains a list of criteria which can be modified to provide search parameters, while the second is used to display the results of that search. Within the search dialog, unlike other areas of Pergamon, there are no dedicated data-entry fields. | ||
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| The search can be started by selecting the [Search] command button. All fields can be cleared for a new search by selecting the [Clear] command button. | The search can be started by selecting the [Search] command button. All fields can be cleared for a new search by selecting the [Clear] command button. | ||
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| + | ===== AND / OR ===== | ||
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| + | By default, the search system has the '**AND**' box checked. This means that each additional criteria added to the list is regarded as 'AND' boolean logic. In order to find records matching ANY of the criteria entered, turn off the 'AND' checkbox to regard the boolean logic as '**OR**'. | ||
| ===== Using the Results ===== | ===== Using the Results ===== | ||
| - | Once the results are displayed in the second list, they can be utilised by double-clicking the line required. In the case of a search for absolute records, such as catalogue records or %AGENT%, double clicking the line will display that record (only) in an editor. In the case of a funcational area, such as circulation, double-clicking will display the relavant functional area for use. | + | Once the results are displayed in the second list, they can be utilised by double-clicking the line required. In the case of a search for absolute records, such as catalogue records or Reader, double clicking the line will display that record (only) in an editor. In the case of a funcational area, such as circulation, double-clicking will display the relavant functional area for use. |
| Note that in the case of funtional areas, the dialog will only be displayed if the record selected is live, or otherwise can still be acted upon (can be modified). Selecting a circulation from the archive for example, will not display the record in a current circulations window. | Note that in the case of funtional areas, the dialog will only be displayed if the record selected is live, or otherwise can still be acted upon (can be modified). Selecting a circulation from the archive for example, will not display the record in a current circulations window. | ||
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| ===== Using the Results to create a List ===== | ===== Using the Results to create a List ===== | ||
| - | Once a useful search is available, it can be used to create a repeatable list of records for use with the data-entry management dialogs, and accessible from the [Bookmarks] main menu. | + | {{:pergamonmu:general:general-search-list.png?direct&200 |}}Once a useful search is available, it can be used to create a repeatable list of records for use with the data-entry management dialogs, and accessible from the [Bookmarks] main menu. |
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| + | With the results of the search still displayed, select the [Create] toolbar item from within the Search dialog. Add a description for the list when prompted, and select whether the list is personal or public. The list is then added to the [Bookmarks] menu. Remember that the list stores the criteria of the search, not the results - as a result, any search list will automatically find new items which also match the criteria. | ||
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| + | As Public Lists are available from the OPAC, creation of Lists in this way is a good way of creating Project reading lists. | ||
| - | With the results of the search still displayed, select the [Make into list] menu item from within the Search dialog. Add a description for the list when prompted, and select whether the list is personal or public. The list is then added to the [Bookmarks] menu. | + | In order to delete a list, select the List description from the [Remove] sub-menu. After confirmation, the list is removed from the system. |
| - | In order to delete a list, select the List description from the [Remove search list] sub-menu. After confirmation, the list is removed from the system. | + | ---- |
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