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Displays a tree view in the Browse for Folder dialog box, in which you can
specify the drives and folders to search.
Search Subfolders
Includes subfolders in the search path.
Search Now
Starts the search based on criteria you specify.
Stop
Stops the search and displays the accumulated results in the Search Results
panel.
New Search
Clears the Search For the Word(s) box and places the cursor in the box.
Search Results Panel
Displays the results of the search in resizable columns at the bottom of the
window. Double-click an item to load it into DesignCenter.
Search Tabs (Search Dialog Box)
Display search fields relevant to the type of content specified in the Look For
list. The name of the tab reflects the content type. You can use wild-card
characters to extend or limit your search patterns.
Search for the Word(s)
Specifies the text string to look for in the field you specify. Use the asterisk
and question mark wild-card characters to broaden your search.
■ * (Asterisk): Matches any string and can be used anywhere in the search
string.
■ ? (Question mark): Matches any single character; for example, ?BC matches
ABC, 3BC, and so on.
This option is available on the Drawings tab and, when available, the Custom
Content tab.
In the Field(s)
Specifies the property fields to search. For drawings, all fields other than File
Name are derived from the information entered in the Drawing Properties
dialog box (
DWGPROPS on page 720).
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