Getting Started with CAS IP Finder Databases

The training and reference materials below can help you get started.

• Basic STN Commands (PDF)

• Bibliographic Searching on CAS IP Finder

• Search and Display Substance Information (PDF)

• Current Awareness Alerts (SDIs) User Guide

The CAS IP Finder Database Summary Sheets page contains detailed descriptions of all databases.

Help While You Are Searching

HELP Command: When you are performing command-line searches, type HELP at an arrow prompt (=>). Type HELP COMMANDS at the arrow prompt to see a list of commands available for the database you are filed into. Type HELP and a specific command to learn how the system functions, For example, type HELP EXPAND to learn how CAplus allows you to look at terms within the search index.