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Perform a Search

You can search for field values using the Search (binoculars) button located to the right of certain fields such as vendor, G/L account, and requisition. When you click on the Search button, you are launched into the Searchhelp page where you enter your selection criteria and then run the search.

1. Click the Search (binoculars) button.

On the Searchhelp page:

2. Select the Search Category from the drop-down list box on the left.

3. Enter one or more Search Fields.

Note: Use wildcards (*) when searching on partial words, either at the beginning, end, or before and after the letters. For example, equip* will find all G/L accounts beginning with the letters "equip," and *equip* will yield all G/L accounts containing the letters "equip" either at the beginning, middle, or end of the word.

4. Click the Search button located below the Search fields.

5. Scroll down to see the results.

6. (optional) To repeat the search before selecting a term, click the New Search link on the right.

7. Click on a search term listed on the left to select it. You leave the Searchhelp page and go to the transaction page where your selection is filled in.

Note: You can click the Exit Searchhelp button at any time to leave the Searchhelp page and return to the transaction page.



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