Configure search criteria

Create a custom search for your launcher screen to help your users find related information quickly. Administrators can configure which search sources the search uses, as well as options like search result limits.

Configuration for search consist of linking the following records:

• Launcher screen

  The launcher screen is where the search bar appears within your mobile application.

• Global search configuration

  The global search configuration [sys_sg_global_search] record is what associates your launcher screen with a search context configuration and an item configuration. This record is also where you can configure placeholder text, and enable photo search.

• Item configuration

  Item configurations provide a pattern for data in your screen, and control how your data appears within a segment. In this case, the appearance of your search results.

• Search application configuration

  The search application configuration [sys_search_context_config] record connects your search source with your search configuration. This record is also where you can set limits on search results and search suggestions.

• Search source

  Search source [sys_search_source] records determine what tables on your instance are included in your searches.

• Create a search source
  Create a search source to define what records can be found in your search bar.
• Create a search configuration
  Create a search configuration. This record connects your launcher screen with the other records used to configure search.
• Add your search configuration to a launcher screen
  Update your launcher screen to use your custom search configuration.