Configuring Search
Administrators can enable various search features in several ways.
Role-Based Searches
These searches are configured according to each role. Each role has its own search options.
| Search type | What is searched | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Related Items | Partial words. This search is usually assigned to the Self Service role. | Related items panel |
| Saved Search | Complete words. Individual saved searches can be assigned to roles, although the feature is enabled for specific layouts. | Grid |
Business Object Searches
The Search tab for each business object establishes the primary display field and additional details fields that return data.
| Search type | What is searched | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Related Items | Partial words. The primary display field is set in the business object. | Related items panel |
| Advanced Search | Complete words. Enabled in each layout. | Grid |
Layout Searches
These searches are configured within the Page Layout page of a business object, and appear within the resulting workspace. Each layout has its own search options. See Using Layouts
| Search type | What is searched | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Search | Complete words from full-text indexedA field that is defined as such within the business object. Applies to any field type, such as text or numeric. fields. | Grid |
| Type Ahead | Complete or partial words from either full-text indexed fields or the primary display field. Only applies to simple search. | Type ahead panel. |
| Advanced Search | Complete words. Also defined in the business object. | Grid |