S)earch: "S" scans file names and descriptions for a key term. This 
gives you the capability to search for a specific file, to locate a 
group of files dealing with a specific topic or to identify certain 
types of files (e.g., .bas, .com, .exe).  

You will be prompted for the string to scan for after you issue the "S" 
command. Case (upper or lower) is ignored in the search. For instance, 
the S)earch command treats the string "PC" and "pc" as identical.  

Next, you will be asked for a directory to scan. Type in their name(s) 
or number(s) separated by semicolons. You can search through all of the 
directories on the system by typing "ALL" at the prompt. Pressing 
[ENTER] will return you to the Files Menu.  

TIPS:
1. You can obtain a list of directory names and numbers by giving the 
"L" command.  

2. Using "ALL" may result in a time consuming search if the RBBS-PC 
system contains many files. You can save time by searching specific 
directories.  

3. You can stack the S)earch command with the desired string. That is, 
you can enter "S;<string>" directly from the Files Menu. For example, 
you could type "S;ZORK" to search for the string "ZORK". You will then 
be asked for directory you want to scan.  

4. A string that occurs as part of a file name or description will still 
produce a match. Entering "BAS" will give you a listing of all files 
with 1) a ".BAS" extension, 2) "BAS" as part of the file name, or 3) 
"BAS" as part of a word or term in the file description.  

5. S supports only exact matches and not "wildcards".  For example
"S;LIST*.ARC" will not find LIST543.ARC.

6. Keep in mind that strings consisting of only a few characters could 
produce too many matches.   S;X will locate every line with an "X" in it.

7. Strings consisting of many characters could produce too few matches.
For example, if you want all files connected with QMODEM, specifying 
"S;QMODEM" will miss QMDM210.ARC and QMODFON.ARC.  You might want to 
broaded your search with "S;QM" to make sure you get all wanted files.

8. You can use the "S" command to search for file types such as .DOC, 
.ARC, .COM etc. You could also search for files related to a specific 
topic such as "spread" for information or programs related to spread 
sheets or "comm" for communications programs.  

9. You can stack the directories to search, as in "S;BAS;BASIC;PROG"
to search directories BASIC and PROG for the substring BAS.
