Types of Searches

The Creo ViewSearch button is a split button. Click

Search on the icon to open the default Search Product Structure dialog box. The

Find functionality is also available in Creo View Lite. Click the arrow to select any one of the search options:

Type	Description
Search	Narrows the search by defining several context sensitive search criteria to obtain a short, accurate results list. Searches the MCAD structure for parts or attributes, or perform a spatial search. Searches the ECAD design for objects or attributes.
Color-coded Search	Performs multiple MCAD searches simultaneously and color-code the results.
Quick Search	Obtains a list of entities by name. Searches by MCAD part name or ECAD object name.
Find	Finds an entity with a known name, but unknown location. Searches by MCAD part name, attribute, or construction geometry entity, or ECAD part name or attribute.