Search Process
Webtop enables searching for objects in two ways and there are some nuances to each approach that we will explore in this chapter. However, there is a common underlying pattern to the search process either way.
Webtop allows the following sequence of steps for searching, though some of these steps are optional (refer to the figure for a better understanding):
1. Specify the search criteria: The search criteria define the conditions that an object has to satisfy to be a part of the results. Search criteria typically include words being searched for in metadata or in content and additional conditions (such as last modification date being later than a specified date) on the metadata. The criteria may be explicitly specified by the user, may be implicit, or could be retrieved from a previously saved search.
2. Submit the search request: The search request is submitted once all the desired criteria have been specified.
Webtop passes on the search request to the Content Server where...
