Some files are not searchable using advance search

[fouada]

Hi Everyone,

We are using alfresco 4.1.4 and some documents are not searchable using advance search. We have already tried re-indexing but it didn't resolve the issue,

Please share some alternatives we can use to make the files searchable. This issue is of Production so please help us it is urgent.

[mrks_js1]

i would suggest to repair your index.

you should be able to list the unindexed transactions and re-try them or run a fix on the index.

its not very straight forward but the link from Douglas C. R. Paes​ should give you a lot of hints

[mitpatoliya]

Could you please post details with example on what is searchable and what is not?

Is there any comment pattern in all non searchable documents? Ex. White space in names, Special characters in name etc..

Also check your solr.logs and see if there is any error related to indexes there.

[fouada]

Like test.mdl is searchable while test1.mdl is not searchable.There is not any White space , Special characters in name.

When I remove extension from file name it get searched. Don't know what is problem indexing or database.

[kalpesh_c2]

Cannot be sure about exact issue. You should check if there is any configuration change in solr indexing properties. Be sure to check if you are searching by keywords, title or name. I assume, your setup does not have any customization in advance search.

When I bump into such issues, I use node browser to validate my search query. It gives details about properties as well. Be sure to check if you the property you are searching for is having appropriate value in node browser. As Markus mentioned, try searching using attribute query.

Try performing the same search with two fresh files. May be, indexes got corrupted while you uploaded these files. Keep your eyes on logs and share log if you see issues.

Thanks,

Kalpesh

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[fouada]

Hi Kalpesh,

I have checked document using node browser and property are appropriate. Fresh files are searchable checked by uploading new files.

Thanks,

Fouad

[kalpesh_c2]

Hi Fouad,

May be you can try executing below links and see if that fixes your problem. Please note this is just fixing the indexes with issues.

https://localhost:8443/solr4/admin/cores?action=FIX

This link expects solr4 installation. If you are using sol1.4 and want to upgrade to solr4, follow this link : Upgrading from Solr 1.4 to Solr 4 search | Alfresco Documentation

Let me know if this helps.

PS : Not sure, if you have solution already. Just thought to share information that might be useful.

Thanks,

Kalpesh

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[binduwavell]

Please provide a node dump for one of the nodes you can't find via search. Also please provide an exact sample search you are attempting that is failing. Ideally attempt to find the node via the Node Browser rather than the UI and then provide your findings with exact queries that fail and if you find any, ones that work.

[fouada]

Hi Bindu,

I have searched using node browser by providing nodref of unsearchable document and successfully found it But using advance search UI It fails.

I have also compare properties came in node browser with documents property and it is same.

Thanks,

Fouad

[binduwavell]

Please provide node dump. Also try searching in node browser using Lucerne or Alfresco FTS syntax.

[fouada]

Hi Bindu,

I have run the lucene search in node browser for non searchable file. I couldn't get any result.

And I am getting result for searchable file.

Thanks,

Fouad