User Manual

13 PhraseFind
The PhraseFind option (phonetic find) searches and finds audio dialogue throughout bins in a
single project. PhraseFind starts by indexing all the audio in your bins (based on the language
you choose). You then enter search criteria, and the system searches through those bins for all
occurrences of the audio search criteria you enter. PhraseFind indexes and finds audio in master
clips, subclips and group clips. Only your project needs to be opened, you do need to have the
bins open for the system to search them. The database returns the results of your find in the
Results window. You can then continue to filter those results to find exactly what you are looking
for.
The Find window in the Avid editing application, includes both the text find feature and the
PhraseFind feature.
The PhraseFind feature is purchased separately. You must purchase and then activate your
PhraseFind license to use this feature. For more information, see “Purchasing and Activating
PhraseFind” on page 555.
For a table of all the options available in the Find Window, see “Find Window Attributes” on
page 572.
Purchasing and Activating PhraseFind
The PhraseFind (phonetic search) option is sold separately from your Avid editing application.
Once you purchase PhraseFind, you will receive a PhraseFind Activation ID that you use to
activate the PhraseFind feature. You activate the PhraseFind feature with the Avid License
Control tool. To find out the benefits of the PhraseFind feature, you can try out PhraseFind for a
free 30-day trial period before you purchase.
You can also purchase and activate multiple seats of PhraseFind. For information about installing
and activating volume licenses see the FlexNet Device Manager for Avid Guide on the Avid
Knowledge Base.