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Searching for Records
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Example 3.2: Searching for an Instrument
Let’s say we need to find all instruments whose Function value is “Transmitter”
and whose Due Date is later than 3/15/96. (This example employs the sample
records that came with DPC/TRACK. It is assumed that the sample records are in
their original state. You may ensure that your sample records are in their original
state by rebuilding them, as described in Chapter 6, “Creating & Deleting.”)
1. Select the Tags/Instruments button on the Main Menu. The Instrument
Search screen appears.
2. Select “Transmitter” from the Function Pick field list.
3. For the date portion of our criteria, enter “3/15/96” (excluding the quotes) in
the Due Date field and select the > (greater than) comparison operator. (This
will ensure that we find only those records with a Due Date later than
3/15/96.)
4. Select the Search button to execute the search. Our search has discovered two
records matching our specification (SAMPLETAG2 and SAMPLETAG9).
(Note that if a Quick Search finds no record(s) containing the specified search
criteria, you will be given the opportunity to create a new record at that time.)
5. Select the Main Menu button to return to the Main Menu.