Create an index

In order to configure AI Search, you need a catalog that contains feed, so the search returns items after a customer types in a query.

Requirements

The list of requirements is available here.

Create an index

1. Go to AI Search > Indexes.

2. Click Add index.
   Result: The index creation screen opens.

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   1. In the Index name field, type the meaningful name of the index.
   2. From the Choose catalog dropdown list, select an item catalog to use as the source for the search results.
      
      WARNING: Remember that the value of an item attribute in the item catalog cannot be longer than 1000 characters. It applies both for creating a new index and updating it.
   3. From the Choose search engine language dropdown, select the language of your search engine.
   4. Optionally, to display unavailable items in the search results, enable Include out of stock items.
   5. Click Next step.

   

3. Further configuration requires adjusing the settings in the Synonyms, Rules, and Settings sections.