Introduction
The video provides an introduction to the search tool within GearLog.
This tool allows you to search for groups of equipment that have similar names or
serial numbers, or to search specifically for exact pieces of equipment. You can
access the search tool by selecting "Search" from the menu bar.
Key features and options of the search tool:
Show Search Tips
The "Show search tips" option at the bottom is helpful when learning
the tool for the first time because each option on the search pane will gain a
description underneath it. Once you are familiar with the tool, you can hide the
tips to save screen space.
Search Parameters
GearLog accepts a variety of search parameters, allowing you to search for equipment
by its name, serial number, barcode number, manufacturer's name, and other similar
identifiers.
Exact Match
- Setting "Exact match" to "Yes" will only
retrieve equipment that precisely matches the input in the search box. This is
demonstrated by searching for a specific serial number, which retrieves one
piece of equipment.
- Leaving "Exact match" as "No" will return a
partial match, which can be used to find a variety of equipment with similar
serial numbers (or name etc).
Maximum Number of Results
You can set a maximum number of results if you expect a large number of matches and
do not want to wait a long time.
Auto Search
Setting "Auto search" to "Yes" will automatically
run the search as soon as text appears in the "search for" box.
This feature is especially useful when using a scanner paired with a laptop to input
serial numbers or unique IDs, as the search will run immediately after the barcode
contents are entered.
Action on Successful Match
After a unique and specific piece of equipment is successfully matched, the platform
can be configured to perform an action. The default action is to view the equipment,
but other options include:
- Edit it.
- Inspect it.
- Loan it.
- Return it.
- Add it to a list.
- Remove it from a list.
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