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COST

The COST command can be entered at any time during a search session to view the estimated costs accumulated since logon.

The cost estimate that is displayed following the COST command is identical in format to the cost estimate that automatically follows the commands ADD, BEGIN, FILE, LOGOFF, LOGOFF HOLD, and SET SUBACCOUNT <name>. The COST command, however, does not change databases, erase sets, or disconnect you from Dialog; it merely displays the cost estimate message without interfering with the search process.

The response to a COST command is a display of all costs incurred since the last BEGIN command, plus an estimated cost for the entire search session since logon. When you BEGIN a OneSearch session, itemized costs are shown for each file searched. The cost display also includes the date, time, user number, and session number. If SET SUBACCOUNT has been used, the subaccount is also displayed.

• To display a cost estimate:

?cost
    13mar08 12:57:54 User300065 Session D1230.2<—1
    Sub account: LEVINE, L<—2
          $1.00    1.000 DialUnits File634<—3
            $12.50  10 Type(s) in Format  3<—4
             $2.50  1 Type(s) in Format  9<—4
         $15.00  11 Types<—5
             $2.50  1 Print(s) in Format  9<—6
          $2.50  1 Print transaction(s)<—7
  $18.50  Estimated cost File634<—8
   $0.19  Internet<—9
  $18.69  Estimated cost this search<—10
  $18.69  Estimated total session cost 1.000 DialUnits<—11

Usage Notes

DialogLink 5: COST settings supported are ON or OFF only.

DialogWeb—Command: You can also click Cost on the DialogWeb toolbar. After reviewing the estimated costs, enter a command to leave the cost display.

(SET COST) 

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