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 Xd - Search

 The `Search' function will look for a given entry
 associated  with the  real  world  object that 
 matches the value shown in the Search For 
 dialogue box.  This object must be of the type 
 shown in the `Type' field, and the given value 
 must describe some aspect of this target object.

 Values are entered by pointing the mouse at 
 the dialogue box next to the `Search' button 
 and typing in a string. 

 The contents of the `Type' field can be changed 
 by clicking on the `Type' button and then 
 selecting the desired type from the resulting 
 pop-up menu.  The contents of the `Type' will 
 not normally have to be set as `Xd' should 
 automatically set this to what seems the most 
 obvious and sensible type for the current 
 directory position. Currently defined types are
 `Person',  `Place',  `Organization'  and 
 `Department'.

 As an example, suppose you wish to search for
 the entry of `Polonius Plum', a person, of 
 Brunel University, then a possible search 
 strategy would be as follows:
	
   i) Move to a suitable directory position, in
      this case `Brunel University'.

  ii) Make sure that the correct `Type' has been 
      selected. For this example the correct type
      would be `Person'.

 iii) Enter a suitable value, this might simply be
      `Polo' or `Plum', then click on `Search' or
      simply press <Return> whilst in the Search
      For field.

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