Sparkle AI Search, Guide to Using the Search Functionality

1. Classic Search by Name 0:00

How to search by Name:

• Enter the name of the location (e.g., “St. Lawrence Market”).
• The system renders the specific file associated with that name.
  

2. Search by Category 0:15

How to searcy by Category:

• Choose a category (e.g., “buildings”).
• You can perform multiple category searches.
  

3. Search by Style 0:29

How to search by Style:

• Specify a style (e.g., “modern style”).
• You can also include other keywords for more specific searches.
  

4. Using Breadcrumbs 1:03

How to use Breadcrumbs:

• Click on the breadcrumb to maintain your search criteria.
• If you click the search again without using the breadcrumb, it will clear your criteria.
  

5. Multi-Category and Individual Searches 1:31

How to perform multi-category and individual searches:

• You can perform searches for multiple categories or individual categories.
• Expand options for unique fields as needed.
  

6. Introduction to Sparkle AI Search 2:00

About Sparkle AI Search:

• Leverage AI to intuitively suggest search terms as you type (e.g., “rooftop”).
• The system suggests categories, previous searches, or related keywords.
  

7. Performing a General Search 2:39

How to do a general search:

• Enter a keyword (e.g., “rooftop”) to find related files.
• Refine your search by adding location (e.g., “rooftops in Hamilton”).
  

8. Searching for Specific Phrases 3:36

How to search for specific phrases:

• Use quotes around phrases (e.g., “industrial kitchen”) to find exact matches.
• This refines the search to files containing the exact phrase.
  

9. Searching by Location with Radius 4:08

How to search by Location with Radius:

• When searching for a city (e.g., “Toronto”), select a radius for the search.
• Understand that the search is based on a point in the city, not just the city name.
  

10. Feedback Invitation 5:06

Feedback welcome:

• Encourage users to try the search functionality.
• Request feedback on their experience.
  

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For more information on how to use the Search and Sparkle AI Search functionalities, watch this video.