Features of iMetaSearch

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iMetaSearch includes a host of features, including the following ones:

1. No Limit Searches - there are no arbitrary limits on the number of results or the number of index words.

·	the number of results in each search is limited only by the number of results each search engine can supply.

·	right click any index word/phrase to start a "quick search".

·	update searches to find new results with one click.

2. SVD based Analysis - the index, clusters, and relevance bars find "hidden nuggets" quickly

·	automatic clustering controlled by a slider control appears when you click the cluster column.

·	automatic index controlled by a slider control finds related results and index words.

·	relevance bars before each index word and result show similarity to marked index word or result.

·	sort index words or results by clicking on any column (including relevance and cluster columns).

3. Filter for Names and Emails - find names and email addresses among index words/phrases

·	use the Index | Filter For Names menu item to display likely names in the index.

·	use the Index | Filter For Emails menu item to display likely email addresses in the index.

4. Adjustable cluster and index sizes - sliders control the number of clusters and the size of the index.
use the cluster slider control to vary the number of clusters, from a broad overview to fine details.
use the index slider to control the number of index words and phrases that are displayed.

5. Export to HTML or CSV - export results to an HTML or CSV file, or export index words to a CSV file.

·	choose the Results | Export All Results as HTML File menu item to save results as an HTML file.

·	choose the Results | Export Results as CSV File menu item to save results as a CSV file.

·	choose the Index | Export Index as CSV File menu item to save the index as a CSV file.

6. Follow-up Searches - easily search on an index word/phrase or update an existing search.

·	follow-up on the current search by right-clicking the index word/phrase and choosing Quick Search option.

·	or follow-up by marking an index word/phrase and clicking the Search button.

·	update a search by choosing the File | Update Search menu item.

7. Import or Build Engines - you can import engines easily, or build engines for your favorite sources.

·	import an engine just by copying its *.eng file in to the iMetaSearch directory (usually C:\Program Files\iMetaSearch)

·	use the Engine | Build Engine menu item to build a new engine from a search site you find on the Web

·	fix an engine by using the Engine | Fix Engine menu item if an engine stops working for some reason