Searching

Map-based searching allows you to search for an address or map feature and then display its location on the map. A search can help you locate map features, such as an address, intersection, building, closest community center or an empty lot for development.

1.	On the task bar, hover over the Searches menu and select the search you want to use.

•	Some searches may be categorized under a single name. To use any of such searches, click next to the category name and then select the search you want.

Figure 113 

Example of search category

2.	In the search window, enter the required information based on the type of field:

•	For text fields, select the operator if you are given the choice and type the required information in each field.

Figure 114 

Example of a text field on a search window

•	For list fields, select the information in each field from the provided list.

Figure 115 

List fields in a search

•	For date fields, either enter the date directly by selecting a value from each field or click and select the date from the calendar.

Figure 116 

Using the calendar to enter a date

•	For lookup fields, type a few characters of the search item and click Look Up. The field then lists all items that match the information you entered. Select the correct item from the list.

Figure 117 

Lookup field in a search

3.	Click the Options button to select the option that defines how items are added or removed from the results when you use the search. The options are the following:

•	New Results. This option shows new search results or replaces existing results of the same type.

•	Add To Results. This option adds new search results to existing results of the same type.

•	Delete From Results. This option removes search results from existing results.

•	Toggle Results. This option both adds new items to the search result and removes previously searched results from the list..

Figure 118 

Result options for a search

4.	After you enter the required information, click Search. The results are shown in a list and displayed on the map.

NOTE:

The map administrator can set results to display in a Results window that opens at the bottom of the map viewer.

Figure 119 

Selected items will also display on the map

5.	In the list window, click the number for the item to view additional information.

For more information on using Results windows, see Using the Results window. For more information on using selection lists, see Selecting features on the map.