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Field Descriptions: Search Specifications


Table 13 describes the fields in the Search Specifications list. Use these fields to define Siebel operation search specifications.

Table 13.  Search Specification Fields
Field
Description

Expression Business Component

If you entered Expression in the Type field, enter the name of the business component that will evaluate the expression.

For example, in the Search Specification field, you can enter:

"[Due Date] < '" + [Order Date] + "'"

The Expression business component evaluates Order Date so that the search specification becomes:

[Due Date] < '07/04/2001 18:51:26'

Filter Business Component

Enter the name of the business component that will provide the group of records on which you will perform your search.

Search Specification

If you entered Literal in the Type field, enter a literal value in the form of an expression. For example, "= 100".

If you entered Expression in the Type field, enter an expression such as [Status] LIKE '*Open*'. The expression will be evaluated by the Expression business component you specify.

Type

Required. Choose the type of value on which to base your search: Literal or Expression.

Comments

Enter a text description of the purpose of the search.

Changed

Checkmark indicates a changed search specification.

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