Performing an Advanced Search 

Use

This function helps to make your search more precise by using specific criteria. It also allows you to save a search query so that you can use it again in the Show field of the search function.

Depending on the application you are currently using, the system offers you various fields relevant to your search. Here you can enter as many criteria as you want to further specify your search, such as the name of your contact person, the name of a city, or an account number.

Prerequisites

You have clicked the Open Advanced Search pushbutton and are now in the Advanced Search area.

Procedure

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       1.      Enter your search criteria in the available fields.

You can fill out any or all of the fields, depending on how precise you want to make your search. Some of these fields will offer you help on the data you can enter in the form of dropdown list boxes or input help. Activate the dropdown list boxes by clicking the arrow symbol to the right of the field. Activate the input help by clicking the Input Help icon. Select the relevant criteria.

       2.      Click the Go pushbutton.

You can save the new query by clicking the Save Query pushbutton and entering a name for it. You can subsequently use this query in the Show search function. For more information, see Saving and Removing Advanced Search Queries.

Result

The system displays the results of your search in the search result area.