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Version: 3.2.X

Search Forms Configuration

The ABCD OPAC offers two distinct search interfaces that require specific configurations. This module allows you to define which fields are available for the user to query.

Script: edit_form-search.php

1. Advanced Search (_avanzada.tab)​

This configuration builds the form used for Boolean searches (AND/OR/NOT).

  • Mechanism: It relies on Prefixes. When a user selects "Title" and types "History", the system searches for TI_History.
  • Requirement: The field must be indexed in the FST with a distinct prefix.

Configuration Columns​

  • Label: The text shown in the dropdown (e.g., "Title").
  • Tag: The field tag (e.g., 245).
  • Prefix: The search prefix defined in the FST (e.g., TW_).

2. Free Search (_libre.tab)​

This configuration builds the field selection for the "Sequential Search" mode.

  • Mechanism: Unlike Advanced Search, this method can scan the text of the records directly (if configured to do so), or use indexes for faster retrieval.
  • Usage: Used when the user wants to search specifically within a field (e.g., "Search for 'Einstein' only in the 'Notes' field").

3. The "Search Fields" Helper​

The script reads the camposbusqueda.tab file (from the Central module configuration) to suggest valid indexes.

  • Green Check: Indicates a valid mapping.
  • Usage: Use the helper panel at the bottom to find the correct Prefixes (TI_, AU_, SU_) to ensure your search form actually retrieves data.