Weighted search¶
The weighted search improves the search results in list views by sorting hits according to their relevance. The better a search term matches a record, the higher up it appears in the result list.
Areas of application¶
The weighted search is available for:
- Actors
- Places
- Keywords
How it works¶
The system rates hits according to various criteria:
| Type of hit | Rating |
|---|---|
| Exact match | Highest relevance (3×) |
| Hit at the beginning of a word | High relevance (2×) |
| Hit contains the search term | Base relevance (1×) |
Example: when searching for "Müller":
- An actor named "Müller" (exact) is displayed at the very top
- Followed by "Müller-Weber" (begins with)
- Then "Anna Müller" (contains)
In addition, different fields are weighted differently. The name of an actor, for example, counts for more than a hit in the description.
Activation¶
In the list view¶
- Open the desired list view (actors, for example)
- Enter a search term in the filter field
- Below the search field, the checkbox "Sort by relevance" appears
- Tick the checkbox to sort the results by relevance
Note
The checkbox only appears when a search is active.
As a default in the user settings¶
The weighted search can be set as a personal default:
- Click on the profile (top right)
- Choose Profile / Account
- Go to Settings
- Under "Weighted search", choose one of the options:
- Default: uses the archive's global setting
- On: weighted search is always activated
- Off: weighted search is always deactivated
Tip
With the "Default" option, the setting configured for the archive is adopted automatically. Future adjustments by the administration then take effect as well.
Tips¶
- The weighted search is particularly useful with common names or general terms
- When searching for exact reference codes or IDs, the normal sorting is often more helpful
- The setting can be switched per search at any time via the checkbox