The Search Interface
The Repository Search interface of MDS Repository Explorer features several common controls in all its supported search modes.
Figure 21: Features of the Search Interface
Feature |
Description |
A: Repository Metamodels drop-down list |
Select a metamodel from the list to serve as the focus of the search. DatabaseModel or DIM is the default. |
B: Search Definition Controls |
These controls let you: Click Search to start the search using the current selections or Clear to clear the selections and start over. |
C: Search Results |
This area displays the results of the current search. The object names in the search results are hyperlinks. Click a hyperlink to see detailed metadata for the object. You can use the page navigation controls at the bottom of the search results to view additional pages (if any). |
D: Save to Excel |
Click to save the current search results to an Excel worksheet. This option requires that you have Microsoft Excel installed on your system. |