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START

START is used to initiate a database search in 3 situations:

• if the search is based only on query screens
• if HITALL has been selected
• for a similarity search, unless it involves defined tests

It is important to note that if tests have been defined and screens selected then if you select START the search will proceed but only the screens will be used in determining hits - the tests will be ignored.

Graphics QUEST3D Procedure

Ex.1 Suppose you have selected screen 49 and not defined any tests.

• Select START

• Now searching D/B .....

  The first hit to be registered will be an entry corresponding to a neutron study (screen 49).

Ex.2 Suppose you have defined a test and not selected any screens.

• Select START

• The following error message scrolls past:

  XXXXX  ERROR  588  -  STARt what?
  Now continue (or type "EXIT" to finish)

  The SEARCH menu is restored.

Ex.1

SCRE  49
STAR

This will register hits for all neutron studies.

Ex.2

T1  *BCLA  .EQ.  51
STAR

The following error message is displayed:

XXXXX  ERROR  588  -  STARt what?
Now continue (or type "EXIT" to finish)

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Volume 2 Chapter 10 Search Menu STATISTICS.