3 Search¶
The website implements a powerful search engine that can be accessed using either simplified queries or using a more advanced search form. Search results are collated using the interface described in the Browse section.
3.1 Basic¶
![_images/search_cut.png](_images/search_cut.png)
The basic search interface persists on each screen and allows finding
species using simplified queries. For example, entering “C<=20 N=2
neutral” in the search field and clicking Search
will find all
neutral PAH species with less-than-or-equal-to 20 carbon atoms and 2
nitrogen atoms.
3.2 Advanced¶
![_images/advanced_search.png](_images/advanced_search.png)
The Advanced search form is brought up by clicking Advanced
. The
different drop down menus, buttons and text boxes provide an intuitive
interface for constructing complicated search queries. Search criteria
can be strung together using logical AND/OR operations by clicking the
Add 'AND' clause
/Add 'OR' clause
buttons. Clicking Search
will execute the search.