Search the Data Dictionary

There are two ways to search for terms in the Data Dictionary.    

• Click the Data Dictionary icon on the Main Menu.  The Data Dictionary window will open and you can follow the search steps listed below.

• Click Tools on the Main Menu and select Data Dictionary Action.  This will also open the Data Dictionary window.

Steps to Search for Terms

1. Open the Data Dictionary using one of the methods described above.

2. Enter the search criteria and click Search.  

1. Enter the name of the field or math variable in the Term Name box and select the Search button.  You can use the % sign as a wildcard.

2. Select a Term Category and select the Search button to see all terms that are in that category.

3. Select a Type and the Search button to search for terms of a particular type.

4. Enter keywords and the % wildcard to search through term descriptions.  

Search results are displayed in the Results Returned section.  Selecting and highlighting the desired term will allow you to view its details.  Details include name, term type, term category, description and associated XML data.