GlobalSearch features different types of searching conditions, which can be configured to help you narrow down your list of documents to view. If you have ever used a web search engine, you will find some of the features familiar. The Search name or the prompts in the <Archive Name>:Searches dialog box should help indicate the kind of Search which will be performed.
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If you have a Field with a Character data type with no Field List associated, you’re most likely to be using a Contains condition, as these Fields are frequently difficult to match. For example, a first name might be entered as “Elizabeth,” “Beth,” or “Lizzie.” An address might be “Church Street” or “Church St.” While you can assign Contains search conditions on Numeric or Decimal, using Equals or Greater Than/Less Than operators yields more useful results. |
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Contains | Part or all of a word, phrase, or number | Includes what you have entered. For example, if you enter “Square 9” to the search field, the Contains Search will find both “Square 9” and “Square 9 Softworks” |
Equals | Characters or numbers, can also use a wildcard asterisk ( * ) | Exactly the value you have entered Vary your results with:
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Does Not Equal | Characters or numbers which are not entered | Everything except the search value |
Greater than or Equal to | A number or date/time (not characters) | Values greater than or equal to the numeric search value or values later than or equal to the chronologic search value |
Less than or Equal to | A number or date/time (not characters) | Values less than or equal to the numeric search value or values earlier than or equal to the chronologic search value |
Is not Empty | Any characters or numbers | Searches not for specific data, but for the presence of data |
Is Empty | Any characters or numbers | Searches for a lack of data |
Static | – | Just run the Search; it has been set for you |