The ESTIMATE_SEARCH administration method returns the number of results matching a particular full-text search condition.
ESTIMATE_SEARCH returns one of the following:
The exact number of matches that satisfy the SEARCH condition, if the user running the method is a superuser or there are more than 25 matches.
The number 25 if there are 0-25 matches and the user running the method is not a superuser.
The number -1 if there is an error during execution of the method.
Any user can execute this method. However, the user’s permission level affects the return value. The ESTIMATE_SEARCH administration method is not available, if the connected repository is configured with the xPlore search engine.
To run the ESTIMATE_SEARCH administration method:
Navigate to Administration > Job Management > Administration Methods.
The system displays the Administration Methods list page.
Click ESTIMATE_SEARCH.
The system displays the Parameters page.
Select an index from the Index Name drop-down list.
Select a name type from the Type Name drop-down list.
Type in the string for which you want to search.
Click Run.
The method runs and the results are displayed.
Click Close.
The system displays the Administration Methods list page.