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MAP

MAP extracts search terms from a specified field (XX) in a record or group of records, and creates a SearchSave with them. MAP eliminates the chore of scanning records for search terms of interest and then re-keying those terms online. The SearchSave created by the MAP command can be permanent or temporary, and can be incorporated into another SearchSave or into a Dialog Alert strategy.

The MAP command can be used for multiple-file searching in OneSearch, e.g., in a search of File 313 and 314, MAP PN exacts terms from both files. Use FROM followed by the desired file numbers to MAP selectively while in OneSearch. (FROM may not be followed by multiple file numbers in the MAP command.)

MAP PN FROM 399
MAP ANPR FROM 351

MAP removes duplicate search terms from a single SearchSave within the specified group of records, and sorts the remaining terms in alphanumeric order. If multiple SearchSaves are created, duplicates between SearchSaves may not be eliminated. You can EXECUTE the SearchSave created by MAP in any database that includes the field used in the SearchSave strategy.

To use MAP, enter either the basic command format shown above, or follow the basic format with any of the optional parameters (see Command Format). To receive a series of database-specific menus that will prompt you for the parameters you want, enter MAP by itself.

The MAP command can be used with various data fields in many different Dialog databases. For example, in chemical searching, use MAP to save CAS^® Registry Numbers or chemical name synonyms for easy cross-file searching. In patent searching, use MAP to save patent assignee names, patent or application numbers, or classification codes. In business searching, use MAP to save D-U-N-S^® Numbers for tracing corporate families, or company names for use in other Dun & Bradstreet databases. These are just a few of the MAP applications available.

Note: Use HELP MAP n (where n is the file number) for the specific data fields available for use with the MAP command. The specific data fields available for MAPping in each database are listed on the database Bluesheet, as well.

Command Format

The format of the MAP command with all options is

MAP XX <TEMP> <STEPS> <EXS> <Sn> / <ff=> <"term qualifier"> / <items>

The space shown between MAP and the field code (XX) is optional. The bracket elements are optional features that are summarized below and explained in detail in the following sections. You can use any or all of the options in a single MAP command, following the order of entry shown above. You must enter spaces around the TEMP, STEPS, EXS, and Sn options.

Usage Notes

DialogLink 5: In addition to the MAP command, a graphical interface to using the MAP command is available. From the Set Links pane click the set number you wish to MAP, then select Tasks > Map.

(Basic MAP Command: MAP XX) 

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