Query

There are two ways to search for scientifc terms in a collection. The options for a fast search are displayed in the main form beneath the list of the items. You can change this arrangement using the  /  button to place the query options on the left side of the item list.

To search for scientifc terms, enter the restrictions in the fields for the search conditions and click on the  button. The term found in the database will be shown in the list. To add terms with differing search conditions click on the  button. To clear all entries in the query fields use the button. If the list of items is longer than your maximal number of returned items you can browse the next items with the button. To move back to the previous block of items click on the button. If you want to remove entries from the selected list, choose them and click on the  button. This will not delete the data from the database, but remove them from your query result. Below the Query conditions you can select the terminology from the list. With the resp. button you may change the order of the results between ascending and descending

To speed up the query you may use the optimized version (Standard query: Optimized query: ).

Within the query options you have several possibilities to specify your search restriction. Use the drop down button to change between the operator. The available operators are shown in the table below.

To hide the area containing the search fields click on the  button. If the search area is hidden and you want to start a new search, just click on the  button.

To change the displayed fields for searching terms click on the  button to change the query options.