Hawksearch provides two main options to rebuild the search index - full and partial index rebuild.
Full Index Rebuild
A full rebuild entails:
Removal of an old/non-current index if max number of indices have been created for your engine
Creation of a new index
Addition and build of hierarchical data if applicable
Item addition/indexing
Rebuild All indices - this includes rebuilding the indices other than the data index which are Autocomplete index, Percolator, Learning Search and Related Searches.
Setting the new index as the current index
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Adding/updating merchandising rules such as visibility rules, boost and bury rules.
Adding/updating settings data configuration section such as changing the fields.
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Partial Index Rebuild
A partial rebuild entails:
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