Looking for example code to do query from my own module.

Hi all

Sorry for the somewhat vague question but I have an urgent task to do on Monday.

I'm looking for some example code for doing a Solr search from my own module which I'm converting from using do_search(). I basically want to submit a query and get back either enough node data directly (nid, title, author, created) or at least a list of node ids.

I think I see how to do it but it would be nice to see an example which I haven't been able to find.

I assume I build a query with apachesolr_drupal_query and then call apachesolr_do_query.

Am I on the right track? Is there anything else I really need to know? My queries are simple one or two words or phrases sometimes with an OR. Results should be limited to about 50.

Thanks