Opening saved queries

Open query files saved to disk using either Query Editor or an Output window.

For query files opened in Query Editor, aside from making it easier to re-run periodic queries without rebuilding them and being able to share query files with other EDIN users, you can tweak queries by adding data types and attributes as your knowledge of an area and its underlying data evolves. You can also build generic queries that you use as templates.

To ensure you're working with the latest information, EDIN polls the database by applying the query criteria to the IDs of data items saved in the query file each time you open the saved query file. If you want to use historic data instead of rerunning the query, using Query Editor, attach a saved query file as a list. For details, see Related topics below.

To open saved queries

1. Using Query Editor or an Output window, from the File menu, click Open .
If you're opening a query file from the IHS EDIN Desktop toolbar, from the File menu, point to Open, and then click Query Editor, or an Output window.

2. Browse to and select the desired query file, and then click Open.

The query criteria poll the EDIN database and, if launching the file in an Output window, the latest data appear. If launching the file in Query Editor, the query criteria appear in the Current Criteria pane and the applicable data type and attribute are selected.

If you typed a detailed query description when saving the query, you can review it to refresh your memory by clicking File and then Properties.