Changing an Element in a Search Result Display

If you want to, you can change an element in a search result display. You can change most things for an element in a search result display except for the display order, fixed element code, or element type.

You can also change an old element by adding a new element with the changed information, then deleting the old element. (For more information, see Changing an Element’s Fixed Element Code or Element Type.)

To change an element in a search result display

1 Access the display for which you want to change the element. (For instructions, see Adding or Accessing a Search Result Display.)

The Administration tool displays the Edit Display page.

2 Change these fields to change an element in a display:

Field

Action

Label

Enter the name you want Information Portal to display for this element on the search result page if there is no fixed element code.

(For example, enter “Title”.)

Here is an example of title and author elements with their label:

Title: The Tempest
Author: William Shakespeare

Table Name

Enter the name of the Horizon table from which the element’s information comes.

(For more information, see the Horizon Table Structures e-Guide.)

Column Name

Enter the name of the Horizon column from which the element’s information comes.

(For more information, see the Horizon Table Structures e-Guide.)

Key Column Name

Enter the name of the Horizon column that you want displayed if the information in the column you just specified is unavailable.

(For more information, see the Horizon Table Structures e-Guide.)

MARC Map

Choose the MARC map that contains the information you want displayed.

Note: If you install Information Portal on a non-English database, you must assign a MARC map to each display element in order for results to display non-English data.

Hidden

If you want this element to be hidden, mark this box.

(For example, you may want to keep the information in this element for future or staff use, but do not currently want users to view this element on this display.)

3 Click Apply.

The Administration tool displays the Edit Display page again, showing the new label.

4 If you want to change more elements on this display, repeat steps 2 and 3; otherwise, click OK.

The Administration tool displays the Displays page again.

5 Add this display to a result type, if it is not already added. (For more information, see Adding a Result Type.)
6 When you finish making changes in Information Portal, restart the Application Server process (JBoss).

 


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