Wow... thanks a lot! That's many information.
Greetings, Raphael Ritz wrote: > > cvielma wrote: >> Hi there again. >> >> I followed exactly this article: >> http://plone.org/documentation/how-to/catalog-anything/view >> http://plone.org/documentation/how-to/catalog-anything/view >> >> and it worked (i mean, it index an example file). >> >> but i can't undestand how may i search in Plone and get the results of >> the >> file loaded :S >> >> Of course, i'm still far far away to making it work with a database... >> >> Anyone knows? > > First you probably need to understand Zope/Plone's approach > to cataloging - indexes and metadata. > > Start with some background reading here > > http://docs.zope.org/zope2/zope2book/source/SearchingZCatalog.html > > Then you might want to know about ZSQLMethods > > http://docs.zope.org/zope2/zope2book/source/RelationalDatabases.html > > should help you there. > > Next, you need some understanding how Plone uses the above > per default. Most notably the SearchableText index and the > more specific indices and metadata. > > Then you need to decide whether you want to use a dedicated > catalog for your external DB for Plone's default one. > If using ZSQLMethods you might skip this. > > If you go for a custom dedicated catalog, you need to configure > it and provide the query interface yourself (if you need a UI). > > So first try to get the big picture to know your options. > Then decide what's best for your use case. > > But it can definitively be done. > > Raphael > > > >> >> Thanks and greetings! >> >> >> >> cvielma wrote: >>> Hi there! >>> >>> I have a doubt whether plone can or cannot list contents in a relational >>> database in the common search. >>> >>> I mean: >>> - I have contacts in a db and i know i can develop a plugin to >>> do >>> querys to de db, but i would like if when i make a search in the plone >>> site it returns me the contacts in the database... >>> >>> Is that possible? >>> >>> Thanks in advance!!!!! >>> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Product-Developers mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.plone.org/mailman/listinfo/product-developers > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Search-and-Relational-Databases-tp2741457p2747368.html Sent from the Product Developers mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Product-Developers mailing list [email protected] http://lists.plone.org/mailman/listinfo/product-developers
