Setting up the Search Catalog

The Search Catalog feature looks for keywords in the database to match the search string you specified in the search box. A keyword comes from the Keyword Origin fields defined as Used in Keyword Search Setup (IC00.5). These Origin fields come from database fields that identify inventory and non-stock items. Using Keyword Search Load (IC800), keywords are created based on the enabled database fields.

Note: You must run IC800 on at least one origin field (for example, Items) for keyword search to work.

The Inventory Control application dictates which Origin fields and synonyms are used for searches. For example, Lawson item number, UPC number, or description. Each set of characters separated by a space creates a keyword entry.

Synonyms are words that are similar to the item that you want to search. For example, for the keyword coat, you might want to define the synonyms jacket, parka, slicker, and windbreaker.

Use this procedure to define information in the Search Catalog.

Access these forms to define the information listed.


Form	Setup
Corporate Item Group (IC00.1)	Identify an item group that defines the general parameters for items in that group. Click Search to access Keyword Search Setup (IC00.5) to define the data fields to use to create keywords. The data fields are then called origin.
Keyword Search Setup (IC00.5)	Select the origin fields that your company uses to search. The catalog search searches for keywords you designated as used on Keyword Search Setup. When Keyword Search Load (IC800) is run in update mode, it takes these origin fields and turns them into keywords, based on the designated fields in the database.
Keyword Search Load (IC800)	Create keywords for existing data or create keywords for the new origin for existing data. For example, if you select a new origin, then you must run IC800 to create additional new keywords.
Keyword Synonym (IC32.1)	Define the synonyms associated with your keywords. Specify as many synonyms as you need for the keyword. Note: These may be alternate spellings or synonyms of the keyword.

See the information about setting up the search catalog in the Inventory Control User Guide.