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===== Search Type Instrument =====



This instrument allows the user to select the type of search to be performed. Valid choices are:
  * Customer
  * Contact
  * Order/Service Ticket
  * Estimate
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Almost every other instrument subscribes to the result type and adjusts based on its selection. If it is not found, customer will be the assumed result type by all instruments.



===== Search Categories Instruments =====



This instrument shows a tree of categories that can be searched on in Advanced Explorer. It is the left panel in the advanced search builder frame.



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Expanding a node in the tree will show all subcategories. When a category is selected, the Search Criteria Instrument will update with all of the criteria in that category.



===== Search Criteria Instrument =====



This instrument shows a list of search criteria. It is the center panel in the advanced search builder frame.



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The Search Criteria Instrument operates in two distinct modes: Static and Linked. When in **Linked** mode, the instrument responds to changes in the Advanced Search Categories Instrument and the criteria displayed change whenever the category changes. In **Static** mode, the instrument always keeps the same criteria displayed. Running in static mode allows a user to create a panel for easily adding commonly used criteria (like Industries) without having to navigate through categories.



===== Search Tree Instrument =====



This instrument displays the full advanced search (as currently defined) that will be run.



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To execute the search, click on the "Execute" button or check the "Auto-Execute" checkbox.



===== Saved Searches Instrument =====



This instrument displays a list of saved searches. It shows all shared (public) searches and non-shared (private) searches for the logged in user.



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The users selects the query by double-clicking on the saved search or clicking on the saved query and selecting "Load".



===== See Also =====
  * Backlinks [[include_pagepage_componentbacklinks]]