$(cpicName) Help - Active Search

's Active Search lets you search for files. Using Active Search you can search for files based on keywords or filenames. Search results are stored in the Folder List for fast access. | -->

Active Searching Active Search lets you quickly find any file on your computer based on the filename or keywords. To open the Search window, select Find from the Edit menu, or press Ctrl+T.

Setting the Search Range
From the Search window you can specify several parameters for your search.

First, select the range of your search. Check the radio button for the option that best fits your needs. Select 'All files in selected folders(s)' to search all the files in the folders currently selected in the Folder List. Use 'Selected files in selected folders' to search only those files currently selected in the File List. |

There are also checkboxes for 'Opposite matches' and 'Search sub-folders.'

The 'Opposite matches' checkbox will reverse the results of the search. For example, if you search for all the jpeg files with this box checked, your results will be all files that are NOT jpeg files.

'Search sub-folder(s)' will have search all sub-folders of the selected search area as well. For example, if you have set up the search to look only in a folder called 'images,' with this option checked, any folders inside 'images' will be searched. If this option is not checked, only the contents of 'images' will be searched.

Searching by Filename
Filename searches will look for files with certain names or parts of names.

To search by filename, enter the name or partial name to search for in the 'Filename' text field, and click the 'Search' button next to the text field.

You may enter a full filename (such as whatever.jpg), or you can use a wildcard character (*) in your search. For example, to search for all files with a .jpg extension, you would enter ' *.jpg ' in the field. You can also search for partial filenames: ' image*.* ' will find any files that start with the work image, regardless of their extension.

Searching by Keyword
also supports searching by keyword. For this feature to work, you must have specified keywords for your images.

To search by keyword, enter the keyword to search for in the 'Keyword' text field and click the 'Search' button.

Viewing Search Results

When your search is complete, the results can be accessed through the Folder List. At the top of the list, you'll see an entry for 'Active Searches.' Listed under this heading are any searches you have performed. Simply click on the search whose results you would like to see and they will be shown in the File List. |

Search results will remain in the Folder List until you close the program. This allows you to review searches you've already performed during the current session.

Search results are searchable. This is particularly helpful if you are looking for all jpeg files that have a specific keyword. First, search for that keyword, then search those results for jpeg files.

Related Topics:

- Keywording Files
- The Folder List
- The File List