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SAVE ALERT

Dialog Alert is a current awareness service, available in many databases, that allows you to have a search run online at specified frequencies. Each time the Dialog Alert profile is run, a fee is charged. For an online list of available databases and their current fees, enter HELP ALERTRATE. Individual database fees can be determined by entering HELP RATES n (where n is the file number).

To create an Alert profile, enter your search strategy and then enter SAVE ALERT. Respond to the prompts to set up the scheduling, PRINT command(s), Alert name, and options for de-duplication and notification. Alternatively, you can enter the PRINT command before the SAVE ALERT command. You can also enter the name and scheduling options as part of the SAVE ALERT command, e.g., SAVE ALERT RADIO WEEK. See SAVE ALERT Shortcuts.

When you schedule the Alert, you can choose to have it run based on the file's Alert update frequency or on a customized schedule you specify.

• If you choose Update scheduling, some files may have more than one update frequency for Alerts and you can opt for the default frequency or select the frequency you want.
• If you choose Custom scheduling, you will be prompted to set up the exact schedule you want (monthly, weekly, etc.) and the time of day you want the Alert run. For twice-a-month scheduling, Alerts are run the first and third weeks of the month (this means that the scheduling will usually be two weeks apart but occasionally three weeks, depending on the calendar).

You may enter the PRINT command(s) before entering SAVE ALERT or, if not entered, you will be prompted to enter PRINT during the process of creating the Alert. Alternate addresses can be entered in the PRINT command(s) to request that the records be sent to an address other than your account address. Prints can be sent to an email address or to a postal address when an alternate address is specified. Alert prints may also be delivered via FTP. (See EDIT ADDRESS.)

After you have responded to all the prompts, the system displays the Alert settings. You can make changes at this time, save it, or exit without saving. (You can also make changes later using the EDIT command.)

Two search examples follow, the first illustrating Update scheduling and the second showing Custom scheduling.

• To create a Dialog Alert scheduled to run based on the update frequency of the database:

File 275:Gale Group Computer DB(TM) 1983-2008/Mar 07
       (c) 2008 The Gale Group

      Set  Items  Description
      ---  -----  -----------
?s wireless(w)router?
          220430  WIRELESS
           36991  ROUTER?
      S1     994  WIRELESS(W)ROUTER?

?save alert  
Do you want the Alert run based on a file's Alert Update 
schedule or on a Custom schedule you set up?   
U=Update  C=Custom  Q=Quit  H=Help
 
?u
If a file has multiple update frequencies, do you want to 
accept the default or choose file by file?   
D=Default  C=Choose  Q=Quit  H=Help
 
?c
File 275: Gale Group Computer DB(TM)_1983-2008/Mar 07
Please select:  D=Daily  W=Weekly  B=Biweekly
 
?w
Do you want duplicates removed automatically?     
Y=Yes  N=No  H=Help
 
?y
Do you want notification even if no documents are found?  
Y=Yes  N=No
 
?n
Your alert currently has these settings:
1. Databases:  275
2. Frequency:  When database is updated
               275(W)
3. Run at:     When database is updated
4. Dedupe:     Y
5. Notify:     ONLY when new documents are found 
               (Notify=OFF)
To make a change, enter a line number.
To save the Alert, enter S for Save.         Q=Quit  H=Help

?s
Enter 1 to 30 characters for a name.         Q=Quit  H=Help 

?router 
Enter a PRINT statement for your Alert.      Q=Quit  H=Help
 
?print title wireless router from file 275
Enter a PRINT statement for your Alert.      Q=Quit  H=Help
 
?print s1/9/all addr mdarcy
Enter the next PRINT command or enter S to SAVE.  
Q=Quit  H=Help
 
?s
Alert "ROUTER" saved
 
?recall router
Dialog Response

Alert name:  ROUTER
Databases:   275(W)
Modified:    13mar08
Frequency:   When database is updated
Run:         When database is updated
Dedupe:      Y
Notify:      ONLY when new documents are found (Notify=OFF)
 Line Commands:
----- ---------
   1. S WIRELESS(W)ROUTER?
   2. PRINT TITLE WIRELESS ROUTER FROM FILE 275
   3. PRINT S1/9/ALL ADDR MDARCY

Note: To view an address, enter RECALL ADDRESS <name>.

• To create a Dialog Alert scheduled to run based on a customized schedule of your own choosing:

 SYSTEM:OS  - DIALOG OneSearch
  File 275:Gale Group Computer DB(TM) 1983-2008/Mar 07
         (c) 2008 The Gale Group
  File   2:INSPEC 1898-2008/Feb W2
         (c) 2008 Institution of Electrical Engineers
>>>CURRENT started
      Set  Items  Description
      ---  -----  -----------

?s wireless(w)router?/ti,de,id
          28731  WIRELESS/TI,DE,ID
            1266  ROUTER?/TI,DE,ID
      S1      61  WIRELESS(W)ROUTER?/TI,DE,ID

?print title wireless router from tgg computer and inspec
PRINT TITLE WIRELESS ROUTER FROM TGG COMPUTER AND INSPEC

?print s1/9/all addr mdarcy
P021: PRINT S1/9/ALL ADDR MDARCY  (items 1-61) estimated 
cost of $229.09
Alternate address: MDARCY is used.

Email delivery charges will be added at the rate of $0.50 
per PRINT command

Note: Unless you are setting up an Alert, you may enter
SEND or SEND ALL to process your print request immediately.

?save alert router2
Do you want the Alert run based on a file's Alert Update 
schedule or on a Custom schedule you set up?   
U=Update  C=Custom  Q=Quit  H=Help
 
?c
Choose when you want the alert to run:       Q=Quit  H=Help
1. Monthly
2. Twice a month
3. Weekly
4. Daily
 
?2
Choose the day of week you want the Alert to run:
1. Monday
2. Tuesday
3. Wednesday
4. Thursday
5. Friday
6. Saturday
7. Sunday                                    Q=Quit  H=Help

?7
Enter exact hour to run the Alert (e.g, 2pm or 14) 
Q=Quit H=Help
 
?4p
Do you want duplicates removed automatically?     
Y=Yes  N=No  H=Help
 
?y
Do you want notification even if no documents are found?  
Y=Yes  N=No
 
?y
Your alert currently has these settings:
1. Databases:    275 2
2. Frequency:    Twice a month
3. Run at:       Sunday at 4PM
4. Dedupe:       Y
5. Notify:       ALWAYS, even if no new documents are found 
                 (Notify=ON)
To make a change, enter a line number.
To save the Alert, enter S for Save.         Q=Quit  H=Help
 
?s
Do you wish to RECEIVE the following retrospective print?  
Y=Yes N=No
P084: PRINT S1/9/ALL ADDR MDARCY  (items 1-61) est. cost 
of $229.09
 
?n
Alert "ROUTER2" saved

Once you have created a Dialog Alert, it is stored on the Dialog system until you RELEASE it. A Dialog Alert profile can also be used as a SearchSave, i.e., the strategy can be used with the EXECUTE, EXS, RECALL and RELEASE commands. You can also share a Dialog Alert profile with other Dialog users (see EXECUTE: Sharing SearchSaves).

• To RELEASE a Dialog Alert profile:

?release router2
Alert "ROUTER2" released

Usage Notes

DialogClassic Web: When you enter SAVE ALERT <name> a dialog box opens with fill-in-the blank options.

DialogLink 5: When you enter SAVE ALERT a dialog box opens with fill-in-the blank options.

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