Search work area

In this work area, you can perform a search using the search field. Additional search filters for the input field are available in the Search options. You can also save the selected search view filter as a favorite.

1 Header: Shows the name of the work area. Clicking the button with two arrows either minimizes the ELO Desktop Client or returns it to the standard view. To open the drop-down menu, click the user. The following functions and dialog boxes are available in the menu: Configuration, Help, About, Log off, and Close. The left arrow next to the name of the work area goes back to the last view.

2 Search field with search options: Enter a search term and click the magnifying glass icon to start a search via ELO iSearch. Clicking the undo arrow restores the default search settings. Suggestions and synonyms related to the search term are shown below the search field. To add search filters, click Search options. In the configuration, you can choose to show the search options by default.

3 Results list: You can either view the results in a table or detailed view. By clicking Filter, you can apply filters to narrow down the results in the list. The search field next to the magnifying glass icon also allows you to narrow down the results.

4 Search view filters: Search requests are temporarily saved as search view filters. Clicking the plus symbol creates a new search view filter. Search view filters are deleted when you close the ELO Desktop Client.

5 Work area toolbar: The toolbar provides access to the Repository, Search, My ELO, Desktop, and In use work areas.

6 Tile navigation button: This button brings you to the Tile navigation.

7 Toolbar: This toolbar contains all functions you can use in the Search work area. The functions are split up into six groups, which you can access via the respective buttons: Search, Document, New, View, Output, and Administration. The functions available depend on your selection. You will see a star icon next to each function. Clicking this star adds the function to your favorites bar. You can also integrate other buttons to the toolbar via the ELO App Manager, such as an ELO Business Solution.

8 Manage favorites: Click this button to manage your favorites. All functions of the area are listed here, sorted by function groups. If you select a function from the list, the star is filled in and the function is added to the favorites bar as a button with a matching icon. You can either remove favorites from this list or by clicking the minus icon in the favorites bar. Clicking Manage favorites saves the changes.

9 Favorites bar: This bar contains all functions and search settings you have favorited. To perform a function or search, click the button in the favorites bar. Functions may be grayed out in the bar depending on your selection.

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