Alfresco 4 - Share AdvancedSearch for aspects

[matjazmuhic]

Can I set up advaned search for aspects like for types in Alfresco Share 4? I would like to be able select my aspect from the AdvancedSearch drop down ("Look for:").

I've tried but no luck.

[afaust]

Hello,

at the moment, aspect forms are only supported as dynamically mixed-in form configuration for existing nodes. They will not work on model-type forms and - last I checked - you cannot reference an aspect form from advanced search configuration. Besides, the Repository FormService should fail when asked to generate a form, since it does not support aspect-only forms.

You could add the necessary support by proviuding the appropriate FormProcessor on the Repository tier and adapting the Form components on the Share tier, but this is a not-so-trivial endeavor on very different layers.

Regards
Axel

[matjazmuhic]

Sounds like too much work. I better just fix the existing content model and convert aspects to types where appropriate… 😕

[ukdavo]

OK an old post but this is still relevant AFAIK.

I don't see the point in encouraging developers to favour aspects over types (yes I get that its more 'agile') when Share's Advanced Search doesn't allow you to select aspects in the same way that you can select types.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Regards

Mark