10.2. Performing an Advanced Search

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## 10.2. Performing an Advanced Search

You can use the Advanced search feature to retrieve objects of a particular type — or any type — in the EKM repository by creating simple or complex search expressions based on properties using AND/OR logic. Built-in object types are searched as well as any custom types that are configured for the workspace. Properties that can be searched include all properties that are defined for an object type (system-created, extracted, and user-defined) or EKM Object Properties that are common to all objects if you choose `Any Type`. For a complete list of properties that are available for each built-in type, refer to Appendix B: Built-in Types - Reference in the EKM Administration Guide.

You can create simple expressions that search for one or more properties of a single object type, or you can build a complex expression that utilizes more advanced options. If an object type has child properties associated with it, you can use those properties as well.

A special property `Any Keyword` can be used to locate objects that contain the specified value in either their properties or file content.

If you are performing a search to find reports in the repository, then you can further refine your advanced search by filtering the results you obtain for report content.

Similar to keyword searches, advanced search results are displayed on the List tab of the file list window. They can also be re-displayed in a tree. See Displaying Search Results for details. You can also manage search results from this view by saving, editing and executing the query, clearing search results and sharing your private query with others. See Managing Queries and Search Results for details.

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