Perform a Simple Construct Search

To perform a simple construct search:

  1. Open a Construct tab and make sure it is linked to a Search tabClosed.
  2. In the Construct tab, proceed as follows:
  3. Place Element items in columns to define each word in the phrase.
  4. Drag Connecting items into the connecting area above the desired element columns.
  5. The Connecting item automatically attaches to the nearest element columns with two arcs. Drag the square handles on the arcs to connect to another column. 
  6. Change the size of the Connection area by dragging the heavy line between it and the Element columns.
  7. When satisfied with the graphical construct, click Search at the top of the Construct tab. The results are viewed in the linked Search tab.

    If the tab is not correctly linked, a message advises you of the error.

For more information on adding Element Items and Connecting Items, click one of the expanding links below.

Combine Items

WORD, KEY, LEX, INFLECT ROOT

CHAR., HITS, and COUNT

PLACE

NOT

Connecting Items

Connecting to a Negative Column