The search feature is designed to allow you to quickly find topics that contain the keywords you enter. There are two types of search forms available. For a quick tutorial, download this pdf file.
How to Search Tutorial
Simple Search in Forums
When you are in a "Forum" such as "The Paragraph IV Products", simply scroll to the bottom where you will find a text search box. Put in the word you want to search (such as a generic name of a product) and hit the "Go" button. It will search that Forum for the word.
Advanced Search
You can search the entire database, or selected sections, using Search form. Simply click on the "Search" button which is located at the top right hand of the screen. It will provide a choice of things to search: key word(s), where you would like to search (selecting "All Forums" searches the whole site), and select when ("Search data from...".
One key tip: under the "Search Data From" box on the form, click the drop-down menu and select "Any Date".