The new FirstSearch is improved and updated in every respect. It has a new, appealing look and feel that enhances the search process at each step. Commands and search options have been strengthened and new ones have been added. The new look and feel is leaner, yet more informative and intuitive. The principal improvement is the display of more search options per screen, which makes the search process more apparent and reduces the number of clicks to carry out a step.
Clarity is maintained by crisp screen layouts and the frequent use of pull-down menus.
As the search moves from one stage to another, the option display rotates so that only enabled commands are shown. Starting a new search and changing databases could be handled more smoothly, but overall it s easier and faster to navigate back and forth throughout the search process. The updated system retains its Basic and Advanced search levels, and adds a new Expert level. The Basic and Advanced levels have been streamlined, without sacrificing options. The Expert level provides full-scale command searching, which will be welcomed by the many expert searchers who use FirstSearch.