Run Simple Searches

In the Metadata Manager, simple searches allow you to search for all items, or a specific item of a particular type.

Search for All Items in a Type

To search for all items in a type:

1. From any Metadata Manager window, click the double arrow next to the Search button to access the Search dialog box.
2. In the Search dialog box, click the Simple tab.
3. Click the Search for drop down and select a type.
4. Click the Search button in the lower left corner of the Search dialog box.
   In the Search Results window, you see all the items for the type you selected.
5. Click the Path name for any item you wish to view in the Item Detail window.
6. In Item Detail window, click the Attributes, Parents & Children, or Mapping tabs to view the item details.
7. Click the Types bottom tab to return to the Types window.

Search for Specific Items in a Type

To search for specific items in a type:

1. From any Metadata Manager window, click the double arrow next to the Search button to access the Search dialog box.
2. In the Search dialog box, click the Simple tab.
3. Click the Search for drop down and select a type.
4. Enter the From Type criteria.
5. Click the Search button in the lower left corner of the Search dialog box.
   In the Search Results window, you see the items based on the criteria you selected.
6. Click the Path name for any item you wish to view in the Item Detail window.
7. In Item Detail window, click the Attributes, Parents & Children, or Mapping tabs to view the item details.
8. Click the Types bottom tab to return to the Types window.