Tabs

When you select a search, a tab is created in the Global Navigation bar. Any actions that are completed (called a research stream) for the same search are listed in the same tab. A research stream includes all of the searches and reports that you have run from results that originated from an original search.

For example, if you run a Find a Person search, and click SmartLinx® Person Report in the results Action column, the SmartLinx^® Person Report becomes part of the search stream (tab history) and appears in the same tab.

To view the tab history, click the arrow that is to the left of the tab.

The active tab is red. Tabs that are not active are gray.

New searches that are not associated with the results page cause a new tab to be created. Up to 25 tabs can be created. Tabs appear below the Global Navigation bar. You can manage tabs with the Manage Tabs menu that is to the right of the tabs.

When you sign out of the application, you specify whether you want the tabs to be saved until midnight Eastern Time (UTC (coordinated universal time) -4/-5). This option is useful if you plan to open another session the same day. You can also specify whether you want to make this choice each time you sign out. This setting can be changed in Preferences. For additional information about this setting, see Sign Out.

Manage Tabs

Tabs are managed in a menu that is to the right of the tabs. To open the menu, click (Manage Tabs).

The following options are available in the menu:

Close All Tabs

Select this option to close all of the tabs on the Global Navigation bar.

Close All Tabs but the Active Tab

Select this option to close all of the tabs except the one that is currently active.

The active tab is red. Tabs that are not active are gray.

Toggle to Single Tab View

Select this option to show only one tab at a time. Only the active tab is retained. This option simplifies your view, which can be useful if your research pertains only to one search. Choose this option to eliminate the need to switch between tabs.

Toggle to Multi-Tab View

Select this option to have a multi-tab display. Choose this option if you complete multiple searches. You can switch between tabs.