Using the Advanced Search Page

The Save Search section of the Advanced Search page allows you to create saved searches from the criteria specified on this page.

To create a saved search:

  1. Click the Advanced Search link.
    Result:
    The Advanced Search page appears.

  1. Enter or select advanced search parameters (see Advanced Searches).

  2. In the Save Search section, enter a name and description for the saved search in the appropriate boxes.

  1. (Optional) Select Default Home Search to make this saved search your default search. The results of this search will appear each time you log in to AP Exchange.

  2. (Optional) Select Notify Me to receive notifications when new results matching the saved search criteria arrive. Enter the e-mail address(es) in the box that appears. Separate multiple e-mail addresses with a semi-colon.

  3. (Optional) Select AP WebFeeds for the ability to receive syndication feeds from your saved search. Selecting this option places the WebFeeds icon next to your saved search name on the My Saved Searches page.

Note: If the AP WebFeeds option is not available, then your account is not authorized to receive syndication feeds. For more information, contact AP Customer Support.

  1. Perform ONE of the following:

To...

Do this...

Run this search in a new window without saving it

Click Preview Search.

Run this search on the home page

Click Search.

Save this search

  1. Click Save Search. The Saved Searches page automatically appears.

  2. If necessary, make changes to the saved search (see What Can You Do With Your Saved Searches?).

  3. Click Save Changes. The search's name appears on the home page in the left column's Saved Searches portlet.