Introduction to Searching

This video outlines the steps to effectively run a search and analyze results in the Synapse platform.

• Open the Synapse platform.
  
  Locate the search bar in the middle of the screen.
• Identify the type of data you want to search for.
  
  Choose the appropriate tab above the search bar:
  
  Pattern Data for patent data.
  
  Drug Data for drug-related information.
• Enter the specific entity you are interested in into the search bar.
  
  For example, select the Drug Data tab and search for 'small molecule'.
• Select the proposed option (e.g., Small Molecule Drug).
  
  Click the blue search button to execute the search.
• Review the results page.
  
  Use the filters on the left-hand side to narrow down results (e.g., select a specific target like 'tubulin').
  
  Click refine to apply the filters.
• Click on the show hide fields button to customize the data display.
  
  Choose to display or hide specific fields (e.g., generic name, active indication).
• Navigate to the top right corner of the results sheet.
  
  Select Analysis to view visual graphs and charts relevant to your dataset.
• Identify which charts and reports you want to export.
  
  Identify which charts and reports you want to export.
• Return to the table view to continue analysis.
  
  Select different data types (e.g., clinical trials, patent data) to regroup your results.