Search

Instructions

The interface consists of a text field for entering search terms, a search/go/stop button, a help button, the results window, and a status line.

Text field - enter search terms here,
- Terms can include phrases, exclude words, or logical expressions,
  - Phrases: multiple words enclosed in quotes are treated as a single phrase,
  - Exclude words: words starting with a minus ('-') are treated as words that should not match,
  - Logical expressions: use '|' (or) and '&' (and) to make logical expressions; default is to assume 'and' between all words (preceding a word with '+' is treated as part of a logical 'and').
- Case is always ignored.
Search/go/stop button - begin a search, view a result, stop a search,
- After entering a search term (the button changes to a magnifying glass), click the button to start searching,
- After the search completes, choose an entry from the list (the button changes to an arrow) and click the button to view the page,
- While a search is in progress (the button changes to a rotating octagon), click the button to stop searching.
Help button - links to the HouseSpider instruction page,
Results list - displays search matches; double-click an entry in the list or single-click and click on the Go button to view the page,
Status line - displays information about the search index and the search results.

This search will return results from the entire GSD web site, including password protected areas. If you need access to a protected area of the GSD web site, please complete a Survey and complete and fax to GSD an International Traffic In Arms Regulations document and a GSD User Agreement document (the GSD fax number is available on the Contacts page).