Search for Items in the Source Tree

By default, the maximum number of items shown in any single dimension in the source tree is 50. Your administrator may set a different value for optimum performance, depending on the size of the data source.

For more information, see the IBM® Cognos® Business Intelligence Administration and Security Guide.

Note: You cannot search in the source tree for items that are enclosed in brackets, for example Drinks (Colas), when using Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2000 or earlier versions. Do not include brackets in the search string when using these versions of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2000.

Procedure

  1. In the source tree, click the item that you want to search.
  2. Click the search button search data item icon on the toolbar.
    Tip: You can also right-click the selected icon, and then click Search.
  3. Specify the search keywords.

    If necessary, specify a search option. The Case insensitive check box is unavailable if the data provider does not support case insensitive searching.

  4. Click Search.
    Tip: To stop a search, click the Stop button.
  5. Drag the items from the Results box to the crosstab.
    Tip: To use the results as a context filter, drag them to the Context filter section of the overview area.
Parent topic: Finding the Items That You Need