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FOCUS

Description

The FOCUS command is used to rearrange search results in order of relevance.

Command Line	To use the FOCUS command, follow this sample format:
	=>	FOCUS	L-number	answer numbers
		1	2	3

Example: => FOCUS L7 1-100

Command Guidelines

Use the guidelines below to enter command line information:

Field	Guidelines
1	Type: FOCUS
2	Type: one or more answer set L-numbers Default: The last L-number created in the current file
3	Type: Example: A single answer number 5 Multiple answer numbers 5 7 An answer range 8-12 A combination of these 3 8-12 All answers 1- Default: All answers

Note: To use FOCUS on an answer set you must be in the file(s) in which the answer set was created.

Results

Results obtained with FOCUS are placed in a new L-number answer set. To display answers from FOCUS, use the DISPLAY command.

Best Use

FOCUS is best used with broad, multi-word subject searches.

Limits

50,000 answers can be processed by FOCUS.

STN Assistance

For more information on the FOCUS command, type HELP FOCUS.