Volume 2 Chapter 10 Search Menu HELP

Function

HELP is used to obtain information about a particular command or other feature.

Graphics QUEST3D Procedure

Ex.1

Select HELP

Please select a subject for HELP (re-select "HELP" for introductory blurb)
(Either use the cursor to select, or type the subject and press <RETURN>)

Select TYPE

-->  TYPE
"TYPE" lists all tests and other instructions recorded in this session.
It may be useful for experienced QUEST users to examine the instructions
written by the graphical interface.

Ex.2

Select HELP

Please select a subject for HELP (re-select "HELP" for introductory blurb)
(Either use the cursor to select, or type the subject and press <RETURN>)

Select STOP-LIMIT

Sorry, no information available for this item.

Ex.3

Select HELP

Please select a subject for HELP (re-select "HELP" for introductory blurb)
(Either use the cursor to select, or type the subject and press <RETURN>)

Select HELP
The screen clears and general information is displayed for the SEARCH menu.
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Beep
Please press <RETURN> to continue. Thank you.
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Basic QUEST Procedure

If you type HELP at any stage prior to initiating the search the following information is displayed:

The HELP command accesses a carefully selected subset of the main QUEST documentation, enabling most users to construct search queries at an interactive session without recourse to the printed manuals.

HELP is NOT recommended for rank novices: when attempting to use this program for the first time, all beginners are advised to read the introductory documentation thoroughly. At the outset, a proper understanding of how a search question is phrased using individual tests and the operators AND/OR/NOT is absolutely essential for proper and confident use of this software.

Having read the above type "HELP GETTING STARTED" if required.

For further details see Volume 1, Chapter 12.

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