Content Type - Create Search Index

Creates an Azure AI Search index for the selected Content Type, enabling search and retrieval features.

Remarks

The Create Search Index command provisions a new Azure AI Search index for a Content Type that has a local Indexing Behavior defined. This index allows documents of the selected type to be discoverable via Grooper's search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI-powered document discovery features.

When to Use

• Use this command during initial solution setup to enable search for a new Content Type.
• Run the command after adding or modifying an Indexing Behavior to update the index structure or enable new search features (such as vector or chunked indexing).
• Use when enabling semantic search, RAG, or other advanced retrieval features for a document type.

Requirements

• The command is enabled only for Content Types with a valid, local Indexing Behavior that does not already have an associated search index.
• The Indexing Behavior must be fully configured and pass validation.
• Sufficient Azure AI Search service capacity must be available to create the required index(es).

How It Works

• The command reads the Indexing Behavior configuration to define the index schema, including which fields, computed fields, and built-in fields are included.
• If chunked (RAG) or vector search is enabled, additional indexes and fields are created as needed.
• The index name must be unique within the Azure AI Search service. If the name is already in use by another Content Type, the operation will fail.
• After creation, the Content Type is mapped to the new index, and documents can be added using the Add To Index command or via automated indexing.

Usage Scenarios

• Enable search and retrieval for a new document type in your solution.
• Update the index structure after changing which fields or features are included in the Indexing Behavior.
• Prepare a Content Type for use with AI-powered search, chat, or document generation features.

> Note: Azure AI Search service limits (such as the maximum number of indexes) may affect your ability to > create new indexes. Review your service capacity before running this command.

This command is a critical step in enabling Grooper's advanced search and retrieval capabilities for your document types.

See Also

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