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How to
use "Saved Search Terms"
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| Principle: |
The "Saved Search Terms" option allows you to define
and save STN Easy search terms. These saved terms may be recalled
and used to conduct new searches or combine with other terms in
any STN Easy database. This option is recommended for frequently
used partial search strategies (e.g. recurrent chemical names, key
words, synonyms, IPCs, controlled vocabulary, classification codes,
company names etc.).
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| Benefit: |
"Saved Search Terms" make your information search more
convenient, time-saving and efficient. You don´t have to retype
search terms once again at later time.
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| How to use: |
Start a broad initial search, then refine it for free
by recalling "Saved Search Terms" to narrow your search.
or
Start a broad search with "Saved Search Terms", then refine
it for free with specific terms to narrow your search.
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| Costs: |
Saving of search terms is free of charge.
Standard STN Easy search prices are in effect. |
| Note: |
Within "STN Easy for Intranets"
only the Site Administrator is allowed to save search terms for the
user community. |
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on the small screenshots to get larger ones. The large screenshots
themselves can also be closed by clicking. |
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| SAVE SEARCH TERMS ON ANSWER
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| 1. Perform an STN Easy search, using any STN Easy
search mode, even including Refine steps. |
| 2. When you are satisfied with your search strategy,
click the "Save" button at top of Answer Page. |
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| GIVE YOUR SAVED SEARCH
TERMS DESCRIPTIVE NAMES: |
| 1. Specify whether your search terms are saved
for Recall and/or as Defined Search. |
| 2. Give an unique name for easy identification. |
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Search Page:
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| RECALL SAVED SEARCH TERMS
ON SEARCH PAGE: |
| 1. Saved Search Terms can be recalled from Search
Page or Refine Page via the "Recall" button. Clicking
"Recall" opens a browser window with a list of your
saved sets of search terms. |
| 2. Select a set of search terms for recall. Highlight
the item and click "Recall". |
| Helpful HINT: Let show details by clicking the
"Show Details" button. |
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| 3. The Saved
Search Terms populate your search mask exactly as they were
saved. Any saved Boolean Operators are also recalled . If desired,
modify these terms or enter additional terms. Click "Search". |
| Helpful HINT: To review your saved items,
click the "Review Saved Terms" link on the navigation
frame. A list of all your saved items (Saved Search Terms and
Defined Searches) is displayed. Highlight the item for review
and click "Show Details". To remove any saved
item, highlight it and click "Delete". |
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LISTS ON ANSWER PAGE: |
| 1. A regular STN Easy answer page is displayed.
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| 2. As usual, select the answer(s) of interest or
refine the answer set for free. |
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