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HELP

You can access a number of HELP options from within any database by entering HELP followed by the help option desired. To view an up-to-date list of available HELP options online, enter HELP HELP.

Following is a list of commonly needed HELP options.

HELP RATES nnn For rate information about File nnn.
Example: HELP RATES 519

HELP RATES * For rate information about the database you are currently searching.
Example: HELP RATES *

HELP LIMIT nnn For a list of available LIMIT suffixes (including accession number ranges where available) in File nnn.
Example: HELP LIMIT 154

HELP FIELD nnn For a list of searchable fields in File nnn.
Example: HELP FIELD 16

HELP FMT nnn For a list of output Format options in File nnn.
Example: HELP FMT 634

HELP RPT nnn For a list of REPORT fields in File nnn.
Example: HELP RPT 515

HELP SORT nnn For a list of SORT fields in File nnn.
Example: HELP SORT 88

HELP TERMS nn For a list of database terms and conditions.
Example: HELP TERMS 148

HELP MAP nnn For a list of MAP fields in file nnn.
Example: HELP MAP 351

The HELP command can be abbreviated as a question mark (?). For example, ?RATES 15 retrieves information about the cost of searching File 15, ABI/INFORM^®. A HELP command about a specific database can be requested anywhere in the online system. HELP commands are the only commands allowed during PAUSE without ending the PAUSE function.

Usage Notes

DialogLink 5: DialogLink 5 provides hyperlinks in the Help and Information pane to Dialog materials, such as Bluesheets, Quick Reference Cards and training materials. The command HELP HELP links to full explanation of the Help commands The command HELP FILE nnn loads the Bluesheet for that file.

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