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[BC Idea]: Mark "Post Code" as "OptimizeForTextSearch"

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Description

We would like to use the new optimized text search functionality in Business Central Function Management.

After enabling optimized text search, users expect to search Customer and Vendor lists by commonly used address-related terms, including the Post Code field. However, the Post Code field on both Customers and Vendors does not appear to be marked with OptimizeForTextSearch, so it is not included in the optimized search experience.

This means users cannot reliably find customers or vendors by post code when using the optimized search, even though post code is a relevant and frequently used search term in these lists.

Expected Behavior:
The Post Code field should be included in optimized text search for the relevant Customer and Vendor tables/pages, so users can search by post code when optimized text search is enabled.

Actual Behavior:
The Post Code field is not included in optimized text search for Customer and Vendor lists, so searches by post code do not return the expected records.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Customer and Vendor tables or pages and inspect how the Post Code field is configured for optimized text search. Mark the relevant Post Code fields for inclusion, then verify that optimized searches on Customer and Vendor lists can find records by post code.

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Assessment

Domain
backend, databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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