Who can use this feature?
Overview
Search enables users to find data assets by simply using keywords. It’s a great tool for data discovery and bringing data closer to the users the fastest way possible.
Usage
The search box supports single word or long phrases to find data. The search box displays a real time result as users input each character of their search keyword. There are 3 main components that support the overall search experience.
- Search box - input box for writing search keyword
- Dropdown filter - set criteria for search results
- Realtime search results - a dropdown list of search results
Search will find assets by matching attributes (ie. property, comment on DDL and etc.) of the asset. Fuzzy search is also supported - this means returning results from misspelled characters, or matching relevant results to ranked relevance.
Search Box
The search input box is a standard input box that allows users to input characters freely.
✔️ Users can input alpha-numeric characters, English and Japanese characters.
✔️ Supports word and phrase input
Dropdown Filter
Filters allow users to set criteria for search results. This is handy when isolating search results, or when there is a refined criteria for the type of data that is needed. Filters are organized as ‘basic’ and ‘advanced’
✔️ Basic filters allow users to multiple select data types. It is expected that search results should only show the selected filter.
✔️ Advanced filter allow users to refine their search farther by declaring explicit criteria - example ‘only show assets from CSV’
✔️ Basic and advanced filter can be used simultaneously and interchangeably
Search Result
Search results are presented to the users as a dropdown list in real time. This means that search results will continuously update as the user type-in the characters of their search term.
The search results with prioritize the most relevant asset, but also allow the users to scroll through the results.