To search for products using the three frame window:You can order products by entering various search criteria. You can also order products using the Quickpad, browsing product categories, or searching product catalogs.
This topic discusses searching for products:
To search for products using the three frame window:From the Browse by Category frame, click Search by Keyword(s) to display the Search field in the middle frame.
In the Search field, enter any of the following:
Keywords.
A period (.) followed by the product ID, if the distributor provides it to you.
Custom part numbers.
Manufacturer names.
Parts of the product description.
Note: You can enter multiple search criteria in the search field separated by spaces. The search results show any products that match the first part of all keywords you enter. If you want an exact match on a specific keyword, type a period (.) after the keyword.
Click one of the following buttons to select the type of products you want to search:
Products - Searches all the products contained in the product file.
Catalog - Searches the catalogs from which the distributor can order. Depending on how the web site is set up for you, the catalog search option may not be available.
Families - Searches product family names.
Lines - Searches price line names.
What You Buy - Searches the products you have purchased in the last 365 days.
The products matching your search criteria display.
Navigate the product list to find the products you want to order.
Select products to add to your shopping cart by checking the Select Item check box or by entering an amount in the Quantity field.
Click Add Items to Cart.
The Shopping Cart Information in the upper right portion of the window updates to indicate the number of different products you have in your shopping cart.
To search for products using the two frame window:Click the Search tab in the Product Search frame to display the Search field.
In the Search field, enter any of the following search criteria:
Keywords.
A period (.) followed by the product ID, if the distributor provides it to you.
Custom part numbers.
Manufacturer names.
Parts of the product description.
Note: You can enter multiple search criteria in the search field separated by spaces. The search results show any products that match the first part of all keywords you enter. If you want an exact match on a specific keyword, type a period (.) after the keyword.
Select one of the following radio buttons to refine your search:
Products - Searches the entire product file.
Catalog - Searches the catalogs from which the distributor can order. Depending on how the web site is set up for you, the catalog search option may not be available.
Reorder Pad - Searches products you have ordered in the past 365 days.
Click Go.
The results of your search display.
Navigate the product list to find the products you want to order.
Select products to add to your shopping cart by checking the Select Item check box or by entering an amount in the Quantity field.
Click Add Items to Cart.
The Shopping Cart Information in the upper right portion of the window updates to indicate the number of different products you have in your shopping cart.
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