By default, only the full text search [Full-text search] is visible and activated. The other search methods are "collapsed" . However, the area can be expanded at any time and other search methods can be added or used alternatively.

Enter a search term in the input field and click on Start search.

	Note
	You can combine textual and numerical terms. Both the table (ERP columns and characteristic attributes) and topological values are searched.

Search with the "Full text search [Full-text search] "

In addition to the full text search [Full-text search], several other search methods are available, which can also be combined with each other:^{[39] [40]}

Beside or instead of the full-text search other search methods can be used.

Expand the search methods area using the arrow button to open it.

-> Then you will see a listing of all search methods.

Click on the link of the desired search method.

-> The respective settings dialog opens. Once the settings have been accepted, the search method is displayed below the full text search [Full-text search] with a checkbox and remove button button. In addition to the search method, you will also see the setting parameters used.

Example: Search extended with Topology search (search condition "Hole")

In this exemplary illustration, all search methods have already been used once and are therefore listed. The full text search [Full-text search] and the topology search [Topology search] are activated and will be used during the next search run.

Click on the "Remove" button .

Deactivate the checkbox .

In order to add a search method click on the green plus button and then on the desired method.

-> The respective settings dialog opens. Once committing the settings the respective icon of the selected method is displayed with activated checkbox.

Topology search checkbox and icon are visible.

Beside using the search functions, of course you can manually search the directory structure.

For example, select the sub-item Catalogs or Classifications on the Parts selection [Part selection] tab page and search the respective directory structure for the desired part.

Detailed information on the individual sub-items (Catalogs [Catalogs] | Classifications | Favorites | History | Document scan ) can be found at Section 3.1.6.4.13, “ Part selection via directory structures ”.