Advanced Search

Advanced search allows the user to narrow the search by specifying criteria for tables where the search is to be performed. In addition, advanced search provides controls for saving certain search criteria for future use.

To perform an advanced search, proceed as follows:

  1. Open the search window as described in Performing a Search.

  2. To switch to the advanced search mode, click Advanced Search.

    3. The advanced search window appears containing various controls for specifying search criteria.

    Figure 20: Advanced search

    If search criteria were previously saved, it is displayed on the right side. A user can load previously saved search criteria by clicking the appropriate name in the Saved Searches list.

  3. In the Table Selector section, enter or modify search criteria for tables in which the search must be performed.

  4. In the Column Selector section, enter or modify search criteria for columns in which the search must be performed.

  5. Click Search.

    6. OpenL Web Studio displays tables matching the search criteria below the advanced search window.

  6. Optionally, to save the search criteria for future use, click Save this search and enter the name for the collection of search parameters.

    7. The user can switch to table editing mode directly from the advanced search window by hovering the mouse button over a table in search results and selecting Edit. For information on modifying tables, see Modifying Tables.