You can perform queries on a Tamino database. Queries are performed in a separate application window. The main Tamino X-Plorer application window remains active so that you can work with both windows at the same time.

This document covers the following topics:

• Invoking an X-Query Window

• Closing an X-Query Window

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Invoking an X-Query Window

Each time you invoke an X-Query window, the currently selected object in the navigation tree is automatically provided as a query expression. This if helpful if you do not want to type this information yourself.

It is possible to invoke more than one X-Query window. Thus, you can perform several queries and compare their results.

To invoke an X-Query window

1. In the navigation tree, select the object which you want to include in your query.

2. From the Tools menu of the main application window, choose Query > X-Query.

   Or:
   Choose the following toolbar button:

   

   Or:
   In the context menu, choose X-Query.

   The X-Query window appears. See Elements of an X-Query Window.

   You can now specify and execute the query. See Working with X-Queries.

Closing an X-Query Window

When you close the main application window of the Tamino X-Plorer, all X-Query windows are also closed.

To close an X-Query window

• From the File menu of the X-Query window, choose Close.

  Or:
  From the Control menu of the X-Query window, choose Close.

  Or:
  Choose the corresponding standard button in the title bar.