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FROM Option

When using OneSearch, if you enter SAVE ALERT, the Dialog Alert profile is stored in all the files searched. Use the FROM option to store the profile in one or more designated files, e.g., SAVE ALERT FROM 11, 7. You can also use FROM to create or edit Alerts while in a free file; however, this does not allow you to check the retrieval of the strategy.

The SAVE ALERT command stores any of the commands listed below that you have entered since your last BEGIN command, and uses them when the Dialog Alert is run:

Commands Stored with SAVE ALERT

SAVE ALERT does not store commands (e.g., EXPAND, DISPLAY SETS, RANK, TYPE) other than those listed above.

SAVE ALERT Shortcuts

You can include your scheduling choice and Alert name in the SAVE ALERT command line to bypass these prompts when creating an Alert.

• To include your scheduling choice:

To bypass the first prompt, enter

SAVE ALERT <name> UPDATE or
SAVE ALERT <name> CUSTOM

The frequency may be entered at the same time:

SAVE ALERT <name> CUSTOM WEEK

If a frequency is entered without UPDATE or CUSTOM, the system prompts you to choose between an Update or Custom schedule: U=Update or C=Custom. Frequency shortcuts include: MONTH, BIWEEK (also applies to twice-a-month), WEEK, DAY (or DAILY), and INTRADAY (or HOUR).

• To include a name for the Alert:

To name the Alert in the SAVE ALERT command, enter

SAVE ALERT JENNY

To combine scheduling and naming in the command:

SAVE ALERT JENNY CUSTOM WEEK

To include the FROM option, always enter it at the end of the command:

SAVE ALERT JENNY CUSTOM WEEK FROM 2,6

• To "stack" responses to Alert prompts:

It is possible to stack responses to the Alert prompts once you are familiar with them and can anticipate which prompts will be presented. Separate the responses with semicolons. For example:

File  16:Gale Group PROMT(R) 1990-2008/Mar 11
       (c) 2008 The Gale Group
>>>CURRENT started

      Set  Items  Description
      ---  -----  -----------
?s wireless(w)router?
           50238  WIRELESS
            4096  ROUTER?
      S1     359  WIRELESS(W)ROUTER?

?save alert wire update week;y;y   
Do you want duplicates removed automatically? 
Y=Yes N=No H=Help
Do you want notification even if no documents are found? 
Y=Yes N=No
Your alert currently has these settings:
1. Databases: 16
2. Frequency: When database is updated
16(W)
3. Run at: When database is updated
4. Dedupe: Y
5. Notify: ALWAYS, even if no new documents are found
(Notify=ON)
To make a change, enter a line number.
To save the Alert, enter S for Save. Q=Quit H=Help

?s wire;pr s1/9/all
Enter a PRINT statement for your Alert. Q=Quit H=Help
Enter the next PRINT command or enter S to SAVE. 
Q=Quit H=Help

?s
Alert "WIRE" saved

Usage Notes

DialogClassic Web: When SAVE ALERT is entered a dialog box opens with fill-in-the-blanks boxes for the Alert name, print statement, delivery address, and options to add or remove databases, provide frequency, remove duplicates, and notify when run.

DialogLink 5: When SAVE ALERT is entered a dialog box opens with fill-in-the-blanks boxes for the Alert name, print statement, delivery address, and options to add or remove databases, provide frequency, remove duplicates, and notify when run.

DialogWeb—Command: Certain commands, such as PRINT, "Y", cannot be stacked.

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