The artifact search can be run on all the files that are indexed by Rational Programming Patterns. It can then be run on the design or generated files. You can search for the artifacts that are stored in the server, even if they do not exist in your workspace. You can then use the search results to load your local workspace.
The search runs in an asynchronous mode. You can then keep on working while it runs in the background. You cannot start a new search if the previous search is not complete.
When the search is complete, your focus automatically switches to the Server Artifact Search view, where the results of the search are displayed.