Using Wildcard Search

Wildcard search allows users to match query terms to fragments of words in indexed text. This section discusses how to use wildcard search.

About wildcard search
Wildcard search is the ability to match user query terms to fragments of words in indexed text.
Interaction of wildcard search with other features
The table in this topic describes whether various features are supported for queries that execute a wildcard search.
Ways to configure wildcard search
You use Developer Studio to configure wildcard search in your application, using one of these dialogs: the Dimension and Property editors, the Dimension Search Configuration editor, and the Search Interface editor. The following topics provide details on these configuration options.
MDEX Engine flags for wildcard search
There is no MDEX Engine configuration required to enable wildcard search. If wildcarding is enabled in Developer Studio, the MDEX Engine automatically enables the use of the asterisk operator (*) in appropriate search queries.
Presentation API development for wildcard search
No specific Presentation API development is required to use wildcard search.
Performance impact of wildcard search
To optimize performance of wildcard search, use the following recommendations.