Search by type

You can search the classification hierarchy for resources classifying specific workspace object types.

Procedure

1. In the classification tree, expand the desired class and select it by either:

Double-clicking if it is a leaf node.

Right-clicking and choosing Select if it is not a leaf node.

The class names are highlighted in the tree.

2. Type an ID, a class ID, or attribute values.

3. Click the Classified Object Type button . A list of workspace object types follows.

Click

To

Search among all classification instances. This is the default search method.

Search among all classification instances that classify a workspace object.

Search among all classification instances that do not classify a workspace object.

Generic and Needs →

Search among all classification instances that are classified as generic.

Generic and Needs →

Search among all classification instances that are classified as need.

Generic and Needs →

Search among all classification instances that are classified as generic and need.

Search among all classification instances that classify an item.

Search among all classification instances that classify an item revision.

Search among all classification instances that classify a process.

Search among all classification instances that classify a process revision.

Search among all classification instances that classify a resource.

Search among all classification instances that classify a resource revision.

Search among all classification instances that classify a NC Tool.

Search among all classification instances that classify a NC Tool Revision.

Search among all classification instances that classify a NC Machine.

Search among all classification instances that classify a NC Machine Revision.

Note The types available in this list are configurable.

4. Click the Resource Type button and select a type of workspace object to narrow your search. Only resources classifying this type of workspace object are found in the search.

5. Select a type of workspace object to narrow your search. Only resources classifying this type of workspace object are found in the search.

6. (Optional) Click the revision rule hyperlink on the title bar to apply a revision rule to the search. If you search by a type that excludes revisions (for example, item or process), the search ignores the revision rule. If a revision rule is already set, it is displayed in the revision rule link.

7. Click Search at the bottom of the Search pane to list all matching instances within the class.The total number of instances that match the search criteria is displayed at the bottom of the Search pane.

Note The Search pane displays no values upon completion of the search. You must switch to the Properties or Table pane to navigate through the results and display the values for a specific instance.

8. View the search results using one of the following methods:

In the Table pane, double-click the instance to be viewed. Its attributes are displayed in the Properties pane. The classification tree is updated to show the class of the selected object.

In the Properties pane, use the navigation arrows at the bottom of the pane to browse forward and back through the list of items that matched your search criteria. As different objects are selected, the classification hierarchy is updated to show the class of the selected object. Two modes are used for updating the classification hierarchy when displaying the search results:

Click the View in class stored button to display the class in which the item is stored.

Click the View in class searched button to display the class that you selected as a basis for the search.

By default, View in class stored is active.

As you view your search results, also use the Viewer pane to display any image associated with the current item. If you select multiple objects in the table and switch to the Viewer pane, only these objects are available in the viewer.

Related Topics

• Using item revision configuration