| Command |
Function |
Examples |
| File |
Enter database (file) for search, display and print. |
| Fil |
Default file for Academic Program Accounts: LCA. |
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Access a file. Use "Cost=" to cluster charges on monthly bill. |
fil ca cost=GrantNumber |
| Search |
Search terms |
| S |
Search a single term |
s organometallic |
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Search combined terms |
s crystal? (L) struct? |
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Search in specific field(s) |
s waymouth, r?/au |
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Search terms from EXPAND list |
s e1 or e3-e5 |
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List search fields in the current file |
help sfields |
| Expand |
View search term and its neighbors in an index. |
| E |
View term in Basic Index (in CA this is combination of TI, AB, ST, IT ) |
e methyl |
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View term in specific index |
e waymouth, r/au |
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Page down to view more terms |
e |
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View term plus term with a prefix attached |
e left assay |
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View term in the reverse direction in same index |
e back |
| Display |
Look at information online |
| D |
Display search results specifying L-number, answer number(s), and display field(s).
Display fields are file specific. |
d L3 5-7 ti |
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List display fields in the current file |
help dfields |
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List display formats in the current file |
help dformat |
|
Display session history |
d his full |
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Display charges for session |
d cost full |
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Additional display information |
help display |
| Help |
Online help |
| ? |
Enter HELP or ? at the next prompt after an error message for an explanation of the error |
? |
|
Display list of available explanations |
help messages |
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Display summary of current file contents |
help content |
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Display commands in the current file. |
help commands |
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Display helps available for current file |
help directory |
|
Display rates for using the current file |
help cost |
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List search fields in the current file |
help sfields |
|
List display fields in the current file |
help dfields |
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List display formats in the current file |
help dformat |
| Set |
Set various terminal parameters and options. Enter "Help Set"
for a list of all the SET options. |
|
Restrict entire search session to a specific time frame (e.g. 1990 to present) |
set ran=(1990,) |
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Restrict single search statement to a specific timeframe (e.g. 1985 to 1990) |
s L1 ran=(1980,1985) |
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Restrict single search statement to a specific timeframe (e.g. 1967 to 1988) |
s L1 ran=(,1988) |
| Print |
Deliver search results to an electronic mailbox or send paper copy using First
Class Mail |
|
* Send results to an electronic mailbox |
|
Step 1: at system prompt, enter "print title" |
print title |
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Step 2: at "Enter (L#)...", enter L# that you want sent to you |
L2 |
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Step 3: at "Enter (End) or Title Line", type title of your email
message |
CAS Search Results |
|
Step 4: at second "Enter (End) or Title Line", enter
"end" |
end |
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Step 5: at "Enter method of delivery." type
"email" |
email |
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Step 6: at "Enter EMAIL ID", type your internet address and
add ".internet" |
jane@stanford.edu.internet |
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Step 7: at "Receive Delivery Notification? (Y)/N" enter a
"y" for yes or "n" for no |
n |
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Step 8: at "Print Entire Answer Set? (Y)/N" enter
"y" for yes or "n" for no |
y |
|
Step 9: at "Enter Print Format (BIB) or ?" type in display
format wanted |
cbib abs |
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STN now gives you a number for your EMAIL request (e.g. E270328C). |
|
To delete an EMAIL request, enter DELETE at an arrow prompt (=>) followed by the
print request number. You must delete the request before logging off. |
delete e270328c |
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* Send offline prints using First Class Mail (arrives in 4-5 working days) |
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Step 1: at system prompt, enter "print" |
print |
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Step 2: at "Enter (L#)...", enter L# that you want sent to you |
L2 |
|
Step 3: at "Change Mailing Address?(N)/Y:" enter a
"Y" |
Y |
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Step 4: at "Enter (End) or Address", type the 1st line of
your address |
Joe Student |
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at "Enter (End) or Address", type the 2nd line of your address |
P. O. Box 00001 |
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at "Enter (End) or Address", type the 3rd line of your address |
Stanford, CA 94309 |
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at "Enter (End) or Address", type "end"
when you have finished entering your address (maximum 5 lines available for address) |
end |
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Step 5: at "Change Mailing Address? (N)/Y", type
"n" if it's correct and "y" if you need to
modify it |
n |
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Step 6: at "Enter Print Format (BIB) or ?" type in display
format wanted |
cbib abs |
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Step 7: at "Print Entire Answer Set? (Y)/N" enter "y" for yes or "n" for no |
y |
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STN now gives you a number for your PRINT request (e.g. E270328C). |
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To delete a PRINT request, enter DELETE at an arrow prompt (=>) followed by the print
request number. You must delete the request before logging off. |
delete e270328c |
| Logoff |
Disconnect from STN International |
| Log |
Logoff in one step. |
log y |
