MIMIC offers a flexible means of database searching. Using the functionality of the MIM Hierarchy, Search, and Shortcuts tabs, you can tailor the level of refinement in your searches according to symbol name or description in several different ways.
To access these search capabilities, select the Search Database 
button on the
Configuration window.
 | The Data Builder changes to include three tabs: MIM Hierarchy, Search, and Shortcut Configuration. In the 5.0 release of MIMIC, the Tree View tab has been renamed MIM Hierarchy. |
Under the MIM Hierarchy tab, drill down through the data listings by clicking the plus or minus signs to expand/collapse the folder and symbol icons.
To the right of the main MIM Hierarchy pane, you will find the Preview Pane which displays basic information about the currently selected feed.
Double-click on a feed to add the desired symbol to the Worksheet. Multiple symbol selections can be added to the worksheet by using either the Ctrl or Shift key in combination with a right-click and Select.
| You do not have to go down to the column level to add symbols. To use the default columns for the symbols, right-click and choose Select. |
You can refresh the MIM Hierarchy
listings in the Search Database window.
The Refresh 
button is located in the bottom right corner of the
MIM Hierarchy window.