Back on 16 Dec 1994,Peter M. Weiss gave the following example of how to do a keyword database search: /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */ //ListSrch JOB Echo=no Database Search DD=Rules OUTLIM=2000 f=mail //Rules DD * S keyword= IN LSTOWN-L index #.4 date.8 sender.30 subject.35 print /* // EOJ -------------------------------------------------------------- I have tried it with another list and it works,sort of.(I did not get all the hits that I know exist for the keyword that I chose.) I want to learn how to search particular dates and all archives(regardless of date).How do I do this? Specifically, 1. What do the numbers refer to in this line? index #.4 date.8 sender.30 subject.35 2.If I wanted to search all archives what should I change in the example shown? 3.If I wanted to search , for example, all of March 1995, what should I change in the example shown? ------------------------------ Please send a copy of replies to my personal address as I am on digest right now for LSTOWN-L. Many thanks. Best regards,Pat