25.10 Using Search in a Graph Visualization

You can search using keywords, or run a conditional search directly in a graph visualization.

Consider the following graph query visualization in the Query visualization tab:

Figure 25-15 Search Input in Graph Query Visualization


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As seen in the preceding figure, the graph comprises several vertex and edge labels. You can use any of the following approach to search the graph using the Search graph box in the query result panel.

  • Keyword Search: To perform a keyword search, start typing the keyword in the search input box. The search results are shown highlighted in the graph visualization.

    Figure 25-16 Keyword Search


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  • Conditional Search: Using this advanced search feature, you can build conditional filters on graph entities (vertices and edges), combining entity types, labels, properties, and operators.

    The following two options are supported for a conditional search:

    • Search by Label:
      1. Click conditional_search_icon in the search input box.
      2. Click Search by Label.
      3. Click the input text box and select (or deselect) the Vertices and Edges as required.

        The filter is applied immediately applied to the graph visualization. The following example filters on COUNTRIES and REGIONS vertices, and COUNTRIES_REGIONS edges.

        Figure 25-17 Search by Label


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        Description of "Figure 25-17 Search by Label"

    • Search by Property:
      1. Click conditional_search_icon in the search input box.
      2. Click Search by Property.
      3. Click + to add the property attribute to search.
        1. Select the graph element to which the property belongs.

          Supported values are: Vertex, Edge, or Both.

        2. Select a property name.
        3. Select an operator.
        4. Enter the property value that you wish to search.

          Note that you can configure a single value or a list of values to search.

      4. Optionally, repeat the previous step to add as many rows for conditional search.
      5. Set the Logic operator value ( OR or AND) if you have more than one row configured for conditional search.

        The following example shows a search on all EMPLOYEES having SALARY > 10000.

        Figure 25-18 Search by Property


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        Description of "Figure 25-18 Search by Property"

Parent topic: Graph Explorer