$(cpicName) Help - Active Search
Using Active Search you can search for files based on keywords or filenames. Search results are stored in the Folder List for fast access. |
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Setting the Search Range
From the Search window you can specify several parameters for your search.
First, select the range of your search. Check the radio button for the option that best fits your needs. |
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There are also checkboxes for 'Opposite matches' and 'Search sub-folders.' |
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'Search sub-folder(s)' will have
Searching by Filename
Filename searches will look for files with certain names or parts of names.
To search by filename, enter the name or partial name to search for in the 'Filename' text field, and click the 'Search' button next to the text field.
You may enter a full filename (such as whatever.jpg), or you can use a wildcard character (*) in your search. For example, to search for all files with a .jpg extension, you would enter ' *.jpg ' in the field. You can also search for partial filenames: ' image*.* ' will find any files that start with the work image, regardless of their extension.
Searching by Keyword
To search by keyword, enter the keyword to search for in the 'Keyword' text field and click the 'Search' button.
Viewing Search Results
When your search is complete, the results can be accessed through the Folder List. |
At the top of the list, you'll see an entry for 'Active Searches.' Listed under this heading are any searches you have performed. Simply click on the search whose results you would like to see and they will be shown in the File List.
Search results will remain in the Folder List until you close the program. This allows you to review searches you've already performed during the current session.
Search results are searchable. This is particularly helpful if you are looking for all jpeg files that have a specific keyword. First, search for that keyword, then search those results for jpeg files.
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