Search and Filtering

Solr Server Specifies the connection to the Solr search service.

Server URL Enter the URL for the Solr service. Example: http://localhost:8983/solr.

Core Name Specify the Solr core name where your indexes are stored. Example: emuseum_7.

Connection Timeout Defines the maximum number of seconds the system will wait for a connection to Solr before failing. Default Value 270

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Quick Search Configures the behavior of the search bar for fast keyword-based lookups.

Default Operator Choose how query terms are combined. AND Shows results that match all query terms. OR Shows results that match at least one query term.

Show a Menu Link for the Advanced Search Page Enable this option to include a menu link directing users to the Advanced Search page for more complex queries.

Treat Advanced Search Values as Phrases Enable this option to treat entered values in Advanced Search fields as exact phrases instead of keyword groups. Example: entering “modern art” will only match that phrase, not results with “modern” and “art” separately.

Enable Search Suggestions Enable this option to provide real-time search suggestions as users type. This helps guide users to valid results and reduces spelling errors.

Search Suggestions Limit Sets the maximum number of suggestions to display. Default Value 10

Enable Spell Checking Enable this option to apply spell checking to user-entered queries and provide corrected results if misspellings occur.

Suggestions to Offer Defines the number of alternate query suggestions to display. Default Value 4

Maximum Results Count for Suggestions Defines the minimum number of results required before suggestions are displayed. If set to 0, suggestions are always displayed, even if no results are found.

Best Practice Use search suggestions and spell checking to improve discoverability and reduce frustration from typos. Set the suggestions limit to a balanced number (e.g., 5–10) so users are guided but not overwhelmed. Use “AND” for precise research-oriented queries, and “OR” for exploratory browsing or when datasets are sparse.

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Filter Panel Configures filter panel behavior.

Enable Filter Panel Enable this option to display the filter panel for narrowing results.

Limit Filters per Category Enable this option to restrict the number of filters shown in each category. When enabled, a “Load More” button appears if additional filters are available.

Filter Limit Count Specifies the maximum number of filter values to display per category. Default Value 10

Minimum Filter Count Specifies the minimum number of values required before a filter appears in the panel. Default Value 1

Show Filter Column Enable this option to display the filter’s field name alongside the value (e.g., Classification: Sculpture instead of just Sculpture).

Sort Order Controls how filter values are ordered. Count Sort values by result count (highest to lowest). Index Sort values alphabetically (A to Z).

Dataset Select which dataset is used when applying filters. Original Uses the dataset from the original query before filters are applied. Updated Uses the dataset from the filtered query, updating results dynamically after each filter selection.

Selected Filter Name, Value Operator Specifies how multiple selected values for the same filter are combined. AND Results must match all selected values. OR Results must match any selected value.

Best Practice Enable the filter panel when collections are large or diverse, giving users more control to refine results. Use filter limits to maintain performance and prevent overwhelming users with too many choices. Use alphabetical sorting when filters represent recognizable names (e.g., Artists) and count-based sorting when frequency is more useful (e.g., Object Types). Choose “AND” operators when users need highly specific filters, and “OR” when broader inclusion is preferable.