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--- database:database [2011/05/03 09:53] – [How to access the database in the options file] decianm
+++ database:database [2012/05/29 20:13] (current) – [How to find the tag corresponding to a dataset] decianm
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 CondDB().UseLatestTags = ["2011"]
 </code>
 if you want to use the latest tag for 2011 data.
+For **real data** it should always be safe to use the latest tag (this is **not** the case for MC)
+===== How to find the tag corresponding to a dataset =====
+In the bookkeeping-browser: First click on ''Advanced Queries'', then navigate yourself to the production name (for example ''Stripping 17b'') and then right-click to get to ''More Information''. There you should be able to read of the database tags.
 ===== Where to find the description of the official tags =====
 Here: http://lhcb-release-area.web.cern.ch/LHCb-release-area/DOC/dbase/conddb/release_notes.html

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