When you click the button, you will be presented with search controls which will enable you to search the database. The database will contain all the records you have entered into ImagenLite.

To make a quick search of the database simply enter a keywords or phrase in the search box and click the search button:

You will be presented with a hitlist consisting of records where your search querie matched the metadata.

You can navigate through the number of items/pages in the hitlist using the up down buttons and numbered links.

If you click on one of the items in the hitlist you will be able to see the full record.



You will notice that the metadata is 'greyed out' and that the fields are disabled. This is because they are database records. If If you want to change the metadata or delete the record you will need to log in by clicking the 'Log in' button (bottom right). For this you will need to know the password to unlock the database. For more information on logging in and general adminstration of the database see chapter 12 - Administrating ImagenLite

From the full record view you can go backwards and forwards in the hitlist by navigating through the thumbnails in the normal manner.

Alternatively you can go back to the hitlist by clicking the 'back to hitlist' button or clicking the main database button.

Finally, an advanced search facility is available to let you search individual fields with more precision. A number of parameters can be built up in the advanced search to create complex queries. Eg using two fields you could search for blue cars: colour="blue" and vehicle="car" etc.