Create a Data Explorer Search for Lab Values
This lesson will explain how to create a Data Explorer search for lab values within a certain range.
*Note: The following steps are applicable to SOAPware 2011+, despite the difference of versions shown in the following screen shots.
Open the Data Explorer Workspace
![Open the Data Explorer Workspace](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/031/261/original/media_1297827028083.png)
Click on SOAPware from the file menu bar, and Select Data Explorer. This will close the Chart workspace and open the Data Explorer workspace.
Creating a New Query
![Creating a New Query](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/031/263/original/media_1298320487528.png)
1. Click on the green plus to create a new blank query.
2. Name the new query.
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1. Click on "Search Chart Sections."
In the SMARText Access a list of available chart sections will appear.
2. Uncheck the "All Chart Sections."
3 Select "Documents-Labs."
1. Click on "for Documents of type."
2. Click on the drop-down menu from SMARText Quick Access.
3. Select "Lab Document Search Values."
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1. Click on "With the value of."
2. Enter the exact name of the test.
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1. Select desired option.
For this example we are selecting "Greater Than."
2. Enter exact value or range.
Save the Search
![Save the Search](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/031/273/original/media_1285786033942.png)
After search parameters have been set, Select the Save button.
Performing Search
![Performing Search](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/031/275/original/media_1285786267637.png)
To perform the search, Select the Search button at the bottom of the center section.
A progress box will appear, showing that SOAPware is performing the search.
When the search is complete, the search results will display in a search results box. The option to print or save the results, will be available at this time.