Introduction
This article introduces you to the Artshell Dashboard's key elements, including its search and navigation tools. Learn the meaning of icons in the main menus and how to use search operators to combine terms, allowing you to quickly find the information you need.
The Artshell Dashboard
Artshell menus are designed to offer you intuitive and straightforward navigation.
- The horizontal menu at the top allows you to quickly move between the main sections of the software: Works, Artists, Contacts, and Events.
- The vertical menu on the left provides quick access to the Home page, other features (Email, Insights, Export history), Apps, and general settings.
Both menus feature intuitive names and icons to help you navigate, as shown below:
Horizontal Menu (Top):
| Artists | This section groups all the artists in your Artshell account. Visit the guide section dedicated to Artists. |
| Artworks | This is the section you land on when entering Artshell. Here you will find all the artworks in your Artshell account. Visit the guide section dedicated to Artwork. |
| Contacts | This section groups all the contacts in your Artshell account. Visit the guide section dedicated to Contacts. |
| Events | This section is dedicated to events, here you can add or create new events and exhibitions. Visit the guide section dedicated to Events. |
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Search bar: simply click the magnifying glass icon to search within each section. For a comprehensive guide on utilizing Artshell's advanced search capabilities, including detailed instructions on maximizing the search bar's potential, please refer to the information provided further below in this article. |
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| Sorting: enables clear organization of information for easy access. Depending on your selected section, you can sort by date, alphabetical order, date added, and more. | |
| Selection: manual selection of elements. | |
| Add: you can add new content within any section by clicking the + icon. |
Vertical Menu (Left):
| Home: takes you back to the Artworks section. | |
| On this page, you will find Email, Insights, and your Export history. | |
| App: here, you'll find the apps linked to Artshell. | |
| Settings: from here, you can manage your account information. |
Search bar
Artshell features an advance search system that enables you to find any word within the sections of artworks, contacts, artists, events and related documents. You can search freely (in full-text mode) or using operators.
Start your Search
Click the icon in the top to open the drop-down menu with selectable operators, or directly type the word you want to search for. Once you have completed your search, press ENTER on the keyboard to see the results.
In the table below, you can see the types of searches you can do within each section. By clicking Advanced Search, you can find more specific instructions on how to make the most of the search function in Artshell.
Search in the Artists Section
Below is an image illustrating the operators available to refine your search in the Artists section. Each operator is accompanied by a brief intuitive explanation that clarifies its function; you can expand these explanations by clicking Search tips.
Refine your artist searches by utilizing #tag or the in: operator to limit searches to specific fields within the artists pages. After selecting in: you must then choose the specific field you want. With the empty: operator, you search for a specific field that is empty, while with full: you search for a specific field that is not empty.
Search in the Artworks Section
Below is an image illustrating the operators available to refine your search in the Artworks section. Each operator is accompanied by a brief intuitive explanation that clarifies its function; you can expand these explanations by clicking Search tips.
Enhance your artwork searches with the operators #tag ,@Artist , or Contact.
The $ operator allows you to locate shared works within your network by specifying a contact or user. You can use the in: operator to restrict searches to particular fields within the artworks pages. After selecting in: , you must specify the desired field you want.
The is: or isnot: operators allow you to find or exclude information within checkboxes and drop-down menus.
The empty: operator allows you to find specific empty fields, while full: allows you to search for non-empty fields.
Search in the Contacts Section
Below is an image illustrating the operators available to refine your search in the Contacts section. Each operator is accompanied by a brief intuitive explanation that clarifies its function; you can expand these explanations by clicking Search tips.
Optimize your contact searches using #tag or the in: operator to focus searches on specific fields within the contact pages. After selecting in:, you must then choose the specific field you want.
The is: or isnot: operators allow you to locate or exclude data within checkboxes and drop-down menus. The empty: operator allows you to find fields that are empty, while full: allows you to search for fields that contain data.
Search in the Events Section
Below is an image illustrating the operators available to refine your search in the Events section. Each operator is accompanied by a brief intuitive explanation that clarifies its function; you can expand these explanations by clicking Search tips.
Improve your event searches with the operators #tag, @Artist, or Contact.
The $ operator allows you to locate shared works within your network.
You can use the in: operator to restrict searches to particular fields within the events pages. After selecting in: , you must specify the desired field.
The empty: operator allows you to find specific empty fields, while full: allows you to search for non-empty fields.
Advanced Search Syntax
In addition to the operators, the Artshell search system provides you with a syntax to group and detail your searches. In particular, you can use:
The “” (Quotation marks): for exact phrase searches. By enclosing your search terms in quotation marks, the system will search for precisely what is contained within them.
The .. (Double dots): to search for a range. The two consecutive dots allow you to search for a numerical range between two integers.
The - (Hyphen): to exclude a part of the search. This operator is particularly useful for searching for all works with one tag that do not have another tag.
OR : remember that all searches in Artshell are considered to be in AND by default. You can use the OR function to combine one or more values with your search. For example, to search for all works that contain one of two tags.
() (Parentheses): to compose complex searches. Parentheses allow you to group search terms and define the order of operations, enabling more intricate and refined queries.