Browsing and Finding Objects

The eDirectory Object Selector page lets you search or browse for objects. In most entry fields in Novell iManager, you can enter an object name and context, or you can click the Object Selector button Object Selector button to search or browse for the object you want. Selecting an object in the eDirectory Object Selector page inserts the object and the object's context into the entry field.

Use the techniques described below to locate the specific objects you want to manage.


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Using Browse

  1. Click the Object Selector button Object Selector button.

  2. Use the following options to browse for an object:

    Option Description

    Move Down One Level icon

    Lets you move down one level in the tree.

    Move Up One Level icon

    Lets you move up one level in the tree.

    Look In

    Lets you enter the name of the container whose contents you want to view.

    To use this option, enter the name of the object you want > click Browse.

    Look for Name

    Lets you enter the name of an object.

    You can use * as a wildcard character in this field. For example, g* finds all objects starting with g, such as Germany or Greg, and *te finds all entries ending in te, such as Kate or Corporate.

    To use this option, enter the name you want > click Browse.

Using Search

  1. Click the Object Selector button Object Selector button.

  2. Click Search.

  3. In the Start Search In field, enter the name of the container you want to search in.

    Click Search Sub-containers to include all subcontainers located within the current container in the search.

  4. In the Search For Name field, enter the name of the object you want to search for.

    You can use * as a wildcard character in this field. For example, g* finds all objects starting with g, such as Germany or Greg, and *te finds all entries ending in te, such as Kate or Corporate.

  5. Click Search.