The Quick Search box is used to select from filter categories to search for business data on the route network. This tool will appear in the center of the user's screen upon first entering the application; once closed, this tool can still be accessed through the "Quick Search" button on the Main Menu. If the user does not wish for this box to appear upon opening the application, they can uncheck "Show on startup."

Filters

The four filter categories-- Projects, Road Inventory, Traffic, and Bridges-- specify the type of results that will appear on the Map Frame after using the Quick Search function. The user can select one of these filter category boxes, then enter a route description in the search box to find the business data on a specific route. For example, if a user types in "US 378" in the search bar under the Projects filter, all projects on US 378 will be found and mapped. Once the "Search" button is selected, the Quick Search box will disappear, and the map will be zoomed to the inputted location to display the requested information.

Quick Search Help

Since the search bar is a free-fill textbox, the user may need guidance on the wording of a search. The Quick Search Help link targets this need. If the user clicks the link, a list of possible route and data searches and a list of supported route type abbreviations will be displayed. This will help the user understand the format of an acceptable search.