Search Tools

Not all searches are built alike in Sinai Central. Searches are in context for reviewing the records and transactions pertaining to the menu it is found under. In this case, the Search can view both the Human Resource personnel actions and Financial transactions that have taken place with the fund.

Overview

1. Login to Sinai Central.

2. Navigation: Finance > Funds > Search Tools | Search

3. Enter information into the Search form.

Using the Search to find a Transaction

1. Enter a date or set of dates. Using only one date in the before or after field will constrain your search from a certain time. Using two dates will constrain your search to a certain time period.
2. Enter a Keyword. See below for keyword search hints.
3. Click on the drop-down menu to choose a transaction Status.
4. Click on the drop-down menu to choose a transaction Type. Choose a transaction type to narrow your transaction search. Select the show hidden check box as needed.
5. Click the search button. Search results will be shown in a summarized table below the search.
6. Click on the transaction number for further review. You may need to narrow your constraints further. Read the Search Hints.

Search Hints:
Use the most specific terms you can.  For example, use request number, PO number, 
    name, etc.
Use as few search terms as possible.  If adding a term to the criteria is not likely to 
    narrow down the results, don't add it.
Avoid words that may appear very frequently (even popular vendor names).  The most 
    common and generic terms, such as the, a, of, inc etc., are ignored by the system 
    unless they are part of a phrase.
If you are looking for a phrase, quote the terms. For example: "black pen"
Rely on exact matching where possible.  For example, searching for pen will find 
 one pen, but not many pens.
If you need to use a wildcard, then affix a star after the word: pen* will match 
 pen, pens, pencil, etc.