How to use COMPASS online  
 
Roll your cursor over the sections of the screen to find out what they do
 

 

Quick search COMPASS online for a keyword Quicksearch COMPASS online for a authority Search for a DCS reference, using the format xxx-xxx-xxx Search for an inspector Go to the COMPASS online home page Perform a COMPASS search online Browse the COMPASS indices View the latest news at Planning Resource View the latest jobs at Planning Resource View our comprehensive Planning Consultants guide online About DCS Contact DCS How to get started on COMPASS online Send us your feedback Send us any technical bug reports Log out of COMPASS online This operator allows you to combine your search parameters, using AND OR or NOT logical operators. Use it to exclude or combine search terms Select your parameters for your search here, using the drop down menu Enter your terms here. Check on the right to see if a drop down selection is available, if not it is a free text entry box Select from a drop down menu here. Use the find box to search for the term you want, then click on it to select it. Close the menu box after selecting to continue your search Carry out your search Reset your parameters Cancel your search Use this section to select the date range or specific date for your case. You can also search for the date of the court case in this section as well. If you are searching for a specific date please put the dates either side of the date you are searching for in here Carry out a quick search. This facility gives you the ability to do a very broad rapid search of the database, or to find a particualr DCS reference

 

This summarises the functions of the search screen in COMPASS online, and how to use the sections. For more comprehensive help please click here.

If you find you cannot search for what you require, or cannot search in enough depth then you may rewquire a full COMPASS search to be carried out. This will be carried out by a COMPASS analyst at the cost of £150 plus VAT. Please call on 01452 835820 or mail us to enquire further