Configure Search Results

Extension can work using one of following engines:

  • Built-in search engine - will be used internal search algorithm of our extension. This mode does not require installation of Sphinx Engine on your server. You'll receive the same features as with Sphinx Engine. The only drawback is a slower speed of the search than with the Sphinx Engine.
  • External search engine - will be used Sphinx Engine installed on the server of your store. See also Connect with Sphinx Engine.
  • External search engine (another server) - will be used Sphinx Engine installed on any other server.

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-If you use External search engine or External search engine (another server) mode, Attributes of the Search indexes are not apllied in the search results relevancy. -

Quick Start Configuration

  1. Go to System > Configuration > Mirasvit Extensions > Sphinx Search. Select Search Engine. Press button Save Config.

  2. If you use External search engine, press button Run Full Reindex, than press button Start Sphinx daemon. See also Connect with Sphinx Engine.

    If you use External search engine (another server), fill in fields, press button Generate Config file and copy config file to your Base Path. See also Connect with External Sphinx Engine.

  3. Go to System > Index Management. Run reindex of the Search Index.

Advanced Configuration

To receive the best search results, you should configure global search options and search options specificly for each search index type (products, categories, blog posts).

Check following links for detailed information:

Advanced Sphinx Search Pro