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Help Librarian Help File
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1990-06-13
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C-Worthy (R) Help Librarian Data File Version 1.0
COPYRIGHT (C) 1985 - 1989. All Rights Reserved.
Custom Design Systems, Inc. Orem, Utah USA.
Search Help
A general note to the user:
The search mode is a very useful tool; we suggest:
1) Be as specific as possible -- a common word sent to
"search" will increase the search time and increase
the number of cases returned. If you need a more
specific result, the combining feature of the Previous
Search Stack (STACK on the Command Menu) will make
things quick and easy.
2) If you need help at any point in the program, PRESS <F1>.
more... <PG DN>
Search Help (cont.)
To search for words, or combinations of words, any of the following
is valid:
"A"
" ! A" ..... not A
"A & B" ..... A and B
"A | B" ..... A or B
"A & B | C & D" ..... A and B or C and D
"A - B" or "A &! B" ..... A and not B
"A & (B | C)" ..... A and B or C
"(A | B) & (C | D)" ..... A or B and C or D
more... <PG DN>
Search Help (Cont.)
Phrase search
Phrase search is designed to help in finding multiple word
groups and exclude the individual words in the group. All
phrase searches must be enclosed in braces.
Examples: "{ A B C }"
"{ A B - C }"
"{ A B* C }"
NOTE: Since the phrase search must actually search the data
itself (rather than using the index), this search
mode may be slower that searching for word(s).
more ... <PG DN>
Search Help (Cont.)
A, B, C and D represents the following :
(1) any single character
(2) a word, multilpe digit number, etc.
(3) a word using a wild card ('*' or '?')
The '*' and '?' are used in place of unspecified multiple
letters (*) or a single letter (?).
sampl* = sample, samples, sampling, etc.
sampl? = sample
For more information please consult the LaserRetrieve
User's Guide.
...end
HitList Help
The list you are viewing is the result of the search.
To view the text of any document in this list, highlight the
element then PRESS <ENTER> (use the <UP ARROW>, <DOWN ARROW>,
<PG UP>, and <PG DN> keys to move the highlight bar).
To print out the HitList PRESS <F8>. The list can be
written to either a file or the printer.
PRESS <F5> to mark an element for deletion.
PRESS <F7> to remove all the marks from the list.
PRESS <DEL> to delete any element(s) from the list.
more ... <PG DN>
HitList Help (cont.)
HitList Search
The HitList search is designed to refine the present list.
PRESS <F6> to call the search window. The input SearchText
will be added (with an '&') to the SearchText that yielded
the present HitList. An information window will show the
number of documents deleted and remaining in the updated
HitList. Updating of the list will be done automatically.
NOTE 1: Using the 'or' ( | ) operator is likely to increase
rather than decrease the HitList size.
NOTE 2: Phrase search is not operable in HitList Search.
... end
Print Options Help
You are given the option to copy the text to a file or print.
If you choose an inoperable printer, DOS will override
LaserRetrieve -- if the problem cannot be resolved, DOS will
exit LaserRetrieve.
If the 'write to file' option is used, type in the full path
(drive designation included) and name of the file. If the
file does not already exist, LaserRetrieve will create the file
for you. If the file exists, the text will be appended at
the end of the file.
...end
Previous Search Stack Help
The list contains the 30 most recent searches in reverse
order. To view the results of any of the searches, high-
light the document and PRESS <ENTER>.
You may combine any of the elements and search for the
resultant phrase. First move the highlight bar to the
desired element, then PRESS <F5> (repeat for additional
elements). When the final selection has been made PRESS
<ENTER>. The next window offers a choice of operators
( &, |, -) with which to combine the chosen elements.
more... <PG DN>
Previous Search Stack Help
To print out the Stack PRESS <F8>. The list can be written
to either a file or the printer.
To edit any of the elements, highlight that element and
PRESS <INS>.
To delete any of the elements (or all the marked elements)
PRESS <DEL>.
To remove all the marks from the list PRESS <F7>.
... end
Text Display Help
The text you are viewing is the document you chose from
the previous HitList.
To move through the text use <UP ARROW>, <DOWN ARROW>,
<PG UP> and <PG DN>. The <CTRL-PG UP> and <CTRL-PG DN>
key combinations will move to the begining of document
or end of document respectively.
PRESS <ESC> to return to the HitList.
more... <PG DN>
Text Display Help (cont.)
To copy the entire document you are viewing, PRESS <ENTER>,
then select the desired print option (to either a file of your
choice or to a printer). To copy only a section of the text,
PRESS <F5>. This marks (highlights) the current screenful of
text. Then use directional keys to move to the top or bottom
of the block of text that you wish to copy. When only a section
of text is copied LaserRetrieve will automatically insert the
document header. PRESS <ENTER> to copy the block.
NOTE: There is a minimum of one screenful of text that may be
copied.
more... <PG DN>
Text Display Help (cont.)
LaserRetrieve is equipped with a bookmarking system. Book-
marks one through five may be set in any order while viewing
a document by PRESSing <SHIFT><number>. To return to the
bookmark PRESS <number>.
EXAMPLE: <SHIFT><1> sets bookmark one and <1> will return to
the bookmark position.
NOTE: When you leave the case the bookmarks are erased.
If you wish to go directly from one document to another
(without returning to the HitList) PRESS <+> to go to the
next document on the list, <-> to go to the previous case
on the list.
more...<PG DN>
Text Display Help (cont.)
Internal Searches
If a more refined search in the present document is desired,
PRESS <ALT-F6>. A search input window will appear. You may
enter data using the same rules as the regular search. When
this `internal' search is used, bookmark number zero (0) is
set at the present location in text. LaserRetrieve will then
search for the first occurance of the new data. You may search
-- PRESSing <F2> or <F3> -- for the following data: Internal,
External or both, using <F6> to toggle through the options. A
message will inform you of your choice. To return to the
location where you called the 'internal' search, PRESS <0>.
The internal search may be used as often as you like and
will carry over to all documents on the present HitList.
... end
Command Menu Help
The Command Menu offers:
1) "Previous Search Stack" to review the results of
previous searches or combine any of the elements
and search for the resultant phrase.
2) "Change Index" to change from the present index.
4) "Exit" to quit LaserRetrieve.
...end
Search Results Help
You are viewing the results of a search for the input Search-
Text. If there are over 250 documents which contain the
SearchText, LaserRetrieve will ask you to be more specific.
PRESSing <INS> will allow the SearchText to be edited, PRESSing
<F4> will take you directly to the stack and PRESSing <ESC>
will returns to the search window.
PRESS <ENTER> to view a list of all of the documents in which
the desired SearchText appears.
...end
File Name Input Help
You have chosen the 'write to file' print option.
Type the entire path and file name in this window.
If a path is not specified, LaserRetrieve will use
the current directory.
If a file exists, the text will be appended to the
to the end of the existing file.
If a file does not exist, LaserRetrieve will create one.
...end
Internal Searches
If a more refined search in the present document is desired,
PRESS <ALT-F6>. A search input window will appear. You may
enter data using the same rules as the regular search. When
this `internal' search is used, bookmark number zero (0) is
set at the present location in text. LaserRetrieve will then
search for the first occurance of the new data. You may search
-- PRESSing <F2> or <F3> -- for the following data: Internal,
External or both, using <F6> to toggle through the options. A
message will inform you of your choice. To return to the
location where 'internal' search was called, PRESS <0>. The
internal search may be used as often as you like and will carry
over to all documents on the present HitList.
... end