T E X T    S E A R C H   I N F O

The Text search function allows you to locate files using three criteria for
searching: File Name, File Keyword, and File Description.  Files must match
ALL criteria in order to be listed.

[N]ame        - The name search criteria lets you locate files with a file
                mask using the standard DOS wildcards * & ?. Selecting this
                choice allows you to change the standard file mask *.*
                (all files) by presenting the sub-prompt 'Name mask? [*.*_ ]'.
                You can edit the field to search only for files with the ZIP
                extension (*.ZIP) or only those beginning with the word WILD
                (WILD*.*).  This criterion performs a fast search since
                filenames are indexed.

[K]eyword     - The Keyword search criteria lets you locate files based on the
                five keywords connected with each file.  The keywords
                connected with each file were entered either by the sysop or
                by the person responsible for uploading the file to the system.
                Selecting this choice allows you to type in a single word
                associated with the file(s) you want by presenting the
                sub-prompt 'Keyword ? [_       ]'.  The key (no pun intended)
                to a successful keyword search is brevity.  If you are looking
                for programs for Microsoft Windows version 3.0, don't enter
                the entire phrase, shorten it to WIN.  The reason is that key
                searches will produce a match for every key word that matches
                or is LONGER.  For example, if the list of keywords is:

                          VICTOR
                          VITAMIN
                          WAN
                          WAR
                          WIN
                          WINDOW
                          WINDOWS
                          WONDER

                then the word WIN will select and match WIN WINDOW and WINDOWS
                while the word WINDOWS will only match the single entry.  Keep
                your keywords short, and try several related ideas for the
                best search.  Keyword searches are very fast since they are
                indexed.

[D]escription - The description search criteria lets you locate files by
                searching the entire description of the file, including the
                extended message description.  Utilizing this search method
                adds significant time to the search process!  If used, it
                should be limited to a specific file area, or combined with
                a limited filename mask.  Selecting this choice presents the
                sub-prompt 'Description ? [_          ]', and allows you to
                enter a search word.

[U]ploaded by - This parameter will allow you to search for files that a
                specific caller has uploaded.  Selecting this choice presents
                the sub-prompt 'Users FIRST & LAST name? [_               ]
                and allows you to enter a callers name or any portion of it.

After entering and accepting your criteria you may also select the type of
listing you want prior to beginning the search with the [L]isting method
command.  The choices are clearly presented as Single line listing, Double
line listing, or Full listing.  Each is explained when selected.  In addition,
there is another [H]elp option that further explains the differences in the
possible display modes.