Could the problem be that the search is just marked as say 'forward' and you are sometimes already past the record you search for? Then marked 'search all records' instead or go to record 1 first. Best whises Claus Holst
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"I'm a new user of EpiData, and have a question regarding "finding records." When I try to find a certain case using a "Find Records" command, I sometimes get an error message saying "searching string(s) not found," even though the record I'm looking for is in the file. "
A good strategy would be: a enter a number you are sure to remember, e.g. 9999 in a new record. b Move to record 1 (goto menu) c. start search and make sure you have indicated that searching should be done in that field. d. after entering search criteria start the search e. see if you stop at record 9999 if not: there is an error in EpiData if you get to 9999 : Probably you forgot to indicate the correct record. f. report to the list if it worked for you now. g. delete the false record with 9999 (enter a true record in that record or mark for deletion and pack-tools menu)
regards
Jens Lauritsen Coordinator and initiator of EpiData www.epidata.dk
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