Regarding sys_search_context_config table

[TomohiroT]

Hi all, 

I am looking for a way to search for user information on Employee centre, where users can search for other users' information (I'm thinking of skills, hobbies, and such). With PDI, I was trying to add a new tab where users can do the aforementioned search, but was unable to add. Any idea how I can make it possible?

[PrashantLearnIT]

Hi @TomohiroT 

Key Steps to Add the Search Tab for User Information

Step 1: Enable Employee Profiles with Relevant Fields

• Review the Employee Table (sys_user) Schema:
  • Ensure the required fields like skills, hobbies, or interests exist. If not:
    • Create custom fields using PDI: Go to System Definition > Tables > sys_user and add the necessary fields (e.g., Skills, Hobbies).
• Ensure these fields are indexed for better search performance.

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Step 2: Configure the Employee Center Module in PDI

• Add Employee Center Configuration Options:
  • Navigate to Employee Center > Configuration in PDI.
  • Look for Search Configurations. If they exist, ensure the sys_user table and the relevant fields (like hobbies, skills) are included.
  • If custom search elements aren’t available by default, consider:
    • Using Extensible Framework: Modify the Search Source to fetch data from the sys_user table.

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Step 3: Create a New Tab in the Employee Center

1. Go to Employee Center Designer via UI Builder (in PDI).
2. Add a New Page or Tab:
   • Create a Page Layout and select an Embedded List or Search Box.
   • Bind the search component to sys_user.
     • Use a List or Filter Component and set it to search custom user fields like hobbies/skills.

[TomohiroT]

Hi Prashant,

Thank you for your prompt reply.

 To make my question more clearly, this screenshot is the place I was referring to as the place I want to add a new tab. This is not the same instance, but I want to do the same thing with this. It says 'People' and users can search for other employees.

[TomohiroT]

Sorry, forgot to attach a picture.