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.
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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
In the navigation tree, select the object which you want to include in your query.
From the menu of the main application window, choose .
Or:
Choose the following toolbar button:
Or:
In the context menu, choose .
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.
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 menu of the X-Query window, choose .
Or:
From the Control menu of the X-Query window, choose
.
Or:
Choose the corresponding standard button in the title bar.
