Selecting a Database and Naming the Query

As mentioned in Introduction, any Advanced Query is saved and so requires a name and a description. Moreover, since Advanced Query is multi-database tool, you must specify what database you want to obtain information from since your choice will affect the parameters to be specified.

In the General panel:

1. Enter a Query Name (25 characters maximum no spaces or special characters) and a Query Description (100 characters maximum) in corresponding text areas;
2. Select UN COMTRADE in Data Source.

 In order for you to form a query, you would have to make selections from all 5 listed dimensions (folders):

• Reporters (Markets)
• Products
• Partner Countries
• Years
• Trade Flow

Next: Selecting Reporters

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