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Use

You can extend the configuration of existing connectors by changing the underlying model and then updating the dependent connectors. For example, this method allows you to add new fields in an object to the search.

Furthermore, you can delete connectors that are no longer required.

Procedure

Enhancing the Configuration of Connectors

You can use the modeler to enhance the configuration of existing connectors.

The procedure for editing connectors is described in the developer's guide.

More information: Creating or Extending Search Models

Updating Search Object Connectors

If the underlying model has been changed, this is displayed in the administration cockpit by means of a selected checkbox in the Changed column for the dependent connectors.

You can update the connector as follows to include the changes from the model:

  1. In the administration cockpit, choose the corresponding connector for which the checkbox in the Changed column is selected.

  2. On the control bar, choose the Update option in the Actions menu.

This step transfers the model changes to the connector and triggers the following activities:

  • If the change requires the deletion of an index or the generation of a new index, the system does this automatically.

  • If the change requires an existing index to be indexed again, you start a full indexing run and schedule regular delta indexing runs.

    More information: Starting Indexing of Connectors

Deleting Search Object Connectors

  1. Log on to the administration cockpit.

  2. Select a connector and choose Delete.

    Caution

    This starts a background job that deletes the connector from the database. You cannot undo this step.