Query profiles define the fields that are available for searching when users perform simple searches. Query profiles can include Folder and Document Level Index Fields use to give searchers the ability to easily retrieve all documents associated with a specific indexes. A well-designed query profile can help to simplify the search process for users.  

Locating the Query Profile

From an Administrator’s license select Design > Query Profile.

Designing the Query Profile

To add a field, click Add Field to display the Fields dialog box. The Fields dialog box displays a list of available fields. You will only see available system and custom fields that are not already on the profile.

Adding an Index Field to the Query Profile

The Fields dialog box displays a list of available fields. You will only see available system and custom fields that are not already on the profile.  Select the field you want to add and click OK. Alchemy adds the selected field to the profile at the cursor position.  

Organize the Index Fields on the Query Profile

Organize the fields on the profile as desired. The Profile pane in Alchemy displays the fields according to how you arrange them in the Profile Designer. You can use the following to modify the position of the fields:

To resize a field, select it by clicking on the field in the Profile Designer and drag its handle.

To move a field, drag the entire field to a new location.

To delete a field, select it and press the Delete key. Note: When you delete a field, Alchemy removes the field from the profile but not from the Fields list.