Sorting Results

About Sorting Results

When the search command is executed in either Simple Search or Standard Search, the results are displayed  based on the criteria entered.  These search results, displayed in tabular form, are in random order and it might be difficult for you to locate certain results quickly. By sorting the results you will be able to arranging the information in alphabetical order based on the column selected.  Each column within the Search Results window is capable of being sorted, therefore, giving you the ability to arrange your data for easy access and visibility.

When Sorting Results

  • When sorting the Search Results window, the following options are available:
    • Ascending Order - When the column hyperlink is clicked, the results are sorted in ascending order of the selected column.
    • Descending Order - When the column hyperlink is clicked, the results are sorted in descending order of the selected column.

Accessing the Search Results Window

Within CES, there are many methods of accessing the Search Results window. To complete the scenario below, select one of the following methods to access the Search Results window:

 
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Advanced Access

  1. In the Main Access Area, click the Advanced Access link

  2. In the Advanced Access window, click the Standard Search or Simple Search tab to access the search window.

  3. Complete the search criteria, and click the Search button to execute the search.

Favorites
  1. In the Favorites pane, click the My Searches link to expand the saved searches listed.

  2. Select the search that you want to conduct, right-click, and select Execute Search from the shortcut menu.

How to Sort Results

For the following scenario, the Accessing the Search Results Window: Advanced Access method is used to access the Search Results window.
  1. In the Main Access Area, click the Advanced Access link.  The Advanced Access window appears.

  2. Define your search by completing the search criteria and clicking the Search button.  The Search Results window appears with the items listed based on your defined search.

  3. By default, the results are sorted randomly based upon the criteria defined in your Advanced Access window.  However, you can sort the results based on any column by simply clicking the column header hyperlink.

  4. Click the column header link to sort the results. Notice that for the following scenario, the results are sorted in ascending order for the selected column, which in this case is the Manufacturer Name column.

  5. Click the column header link again if you wish to sort the results in descending order.   The search results are sorted in descending order.

The Search Results Window

This table describes the buttons displayed in the Search Results window:

Button Description
Returns you to the search criteria where you can redefine your search.
Opens the Properties window of the selected object.
Opens the object in the Relationship Navigator window.
Places the selected object into the Favorites pane under MySearches.