Deltek Vantagepoint Help

Using the Help Search
Using the Help Search
  • Phrase:Returns all topics that contain the exact phrase in the search criteria. Use quotation marks around the phrase.
    Ex."system administration"
  • And:Returns all topics that contain all the words in the search criteria, in any combination. Insert a plus sign between all words in the search criteria.
    Ex.system + administration
  • Or:Returns all topics with any combination of words in the search criteria. This is the default.
    Ex.system administration
For more information:Searching Online Help

Create a Search

You can create searches in many application areas.

Videos: See related topics below.

To create a search:

  1. Complete one of the following actions:
    • From the Saved Search control () at the top of the active hub or application form, click to display the Saved Searches and Record Selection panes. At the bottom of the Saved Searches pane, click + New Search to display the New Search dialog box.
    • From a lookup list, click Search. The New Search dialog box displays and includes a list of the records related to the lookup. Click the More Search Options link to open the New Search dialog box with the Search Criteria grid.
    • From the Reporting application, click the Reports tab and then click on a report row in the Reports grid. The Saved Searches list appears. Click and select the Search option from the Searches list. The New Search dialog box displays and includes a list of the records related to the report.
    • From the Reporting application, click the Favorites tab and then select a favorite report in the list to run it.
  2. Enter and save the search criteria.
    Refer to the Build a Basic Search, Build an Advanced Search, and Create a Search from a Legacy Search, or Build a SQL Where Clause Search procedures for detailed information.

Videos

Title Description

Basic Searches

Learn how to perform basic searches.

Advanced Searches

Learn how to create advanced searches, including how to use conditions to filter the scope of the results.