Creating a search form based on a table.

Hello,
I'm currently trying to create a search form which performs a searchquery in values stored in a table in my database.
The table is filled peoples names,lastnames ,telephonenumbers and departments.
I can use the sample application to make a form based on the tableview but this returns a search textfield for every column in the table. I just want 1 searchfield/textfield to search on ALL columns at the same time and display the other fields as labels when returning the queryresults.
I tried searching the forums for an explanation on how to build said form and I checked Metalink but I have yet to find one. Anyone out there willing to help me out?
thanks in advance,
Melvin K.

Why not use an instr with your data in a bind variable in your where clause for the select?? Page 1 sets an item called P2_Parameter with your value string slightly modified ('12345','345632','645534534','3434344')
Select a,b,c,d,e from some_table where INSTR(TO_CHAR(Lookup_column,'099999999'),:P2_Parameter)
Maybe that will work? Its off the top of my head, but should get you what you want.. (But to agree with one of the other posters, it is a BAD Design..) I would try like an interactive report to allow them to enter in acct #'s or whatever these are and let them access the rows that way..
Thank you,
Tony Miller
Webster, TX

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