| Use this command | When you want to | Example |
|---|---|---|
| FILE | Enter an online file | => FILE CAPLUS |
| EXPAND (E) | Verify a term is in the file |
=> E CHROMATOGRAPH |
| SEARCH (S) | Execute a search of the file and find answers to your search questions |
=> S MEYERS A?/AU |
| DISPLAY (D) | Look at answers retrieved from a search Indicate
|
=> DISPLAY L1 1 TI |
| D SCAN | Look at answers at no charge | => D SCAN |
| D HIS | Look at a history of your online session. |
=> D HIS |
| LOGOFF | End the online session and disconnect from STN |
=> LOGOFF |
| LOG HOLD | Suspend an online session for 60 min without disconnecting |
=> LOG H |
Reproduced with permission of CAS, a Division of the American Chemical Society, from "Tips for Searching the CAplus & REGISTRY Files." (CAS9613-0298)