What is 'attribute-based search' in SAP BC-TRX - TREX?

attribute-based search - Overview

• Component: BC-TRX

• Component Name: TREX

• Description: Search that retrieves documents whose properties metadata match the properties in the search query. Attribute-based search of meta-data and full-text search of content can be combined.

attribute-based search - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Attribute-based search is a feature of the SAP TREX component that allows users to search for documents and other objects based on their attributes. This type of search is useful for quickly finding objects that have specific characteristics, such as a certain author or date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use attribute-based search in SAP TREX, users must first define the attributes they want to search by. This can be done by creating a search template, which is a set of criteria that can be used to narrow down the results. Once the template is created, users can enter their search terms and the system will return all objects that match the criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using attribute-based search in SAP TREX, it is important to remember that the more specific the criteria are, the more accurate the results will be. Additionally, users should make sure to use all available attributes when creating their search templates in order to get the most comprehensive results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Attribute-based search is just one of many features available in SAP TREX. Other features include full-text search, fuzzy search, and document clustering. Additionally, SAP TREX can be used to index and store documents from other systems, such as Microsoft SharePoint and IBM FileNet.