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TERSE

TERSE is used if logical operators in the question line are to be indicated by + , - rather than .AND. .OR. .NOT.

Graphics QUEST3D Procedure

Ex. Suppose you have composed two tests T1 and T2.

• Select QUEST from the BUILD or SEARCH menu.

• The BUILD or SEARCH menu is replaced by the QUEST sub-menu.

  Note that the logical operator .AND. is surrounded by a red box since it is the default operator.

  Note also that VERBOSE is surrounded by a red box to indicate that it is active.

  In the dialogue area we have:

  The current QUEST line is:
  QUEST
  Please select a test or a logical operator. Select "START-SEARCH" to begin.

• Select TERSE

  Select the test T1

• The test T1 is now surrounded by a red box.

  In the dialogue area we have:

  The current QUEST line is:
  QUEST T1
  Please select a test or a logical operator. Select "START-SEARCH" to begin.

• Select the test T2

• The test T2 is now also surrounded by a red box.

  In the dialogue area we have:

  The current QUEST line is:
  QUEST T1+T2
  Please select a test or a logical operator. Select "START-SEARCH" to begin.

TERSE can be useful if the search question involves the combination of many tests and you wish to conserve space on the question line.

Related Command

VERBOSE

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Volume 2 Chapter 8 Quest Sub-menu VERBOSE.