Fulltext Search vs. Fulltext Index
Macrometa offers both fulltext search views and fulltext indexing. While similar, these features are not identical.
This table compares search views and full-text indexes:
| Feature | Search | Full-text Index |
|---|---|---|
| Term search | Yes | Yes |
| Prefix search | Yes | Yes |
| Boolean expressions | Yes | Restricted |
| Range search | Yes | No |
| Phrase search | Yes | No |
| Relevance ranking | Yes | No |
| Configurable Analyzers | Yes | No |
| C8QL composable language | Yes | No |
| Indexed attributes per collection | Unlimited | 1 |
| Indexed collections | Unlimited | 1 |
Search views ensure optimal execution plans (merge join) for multi-attribute queries. For more on full-text indexes, see Indexing.