Knowledge Layer

Use the Knowledge Layer to search indexed Odoo attachments. Begin with configuration, then check indexed sources and chunks to monitor indexing or investigate failures. Read search modes for the search tools and the access rules that determine which content a user can retrieve.

• Knowledge Layer Configuration
  • Where to find it
  • Step 1 — Pick the search engine
    • Basic Search (default)
    • Smart Search
  • Step 2 — Configure Smart Search (optional)
    • Vector Backend (Smart Search storage)
      • Detect Vector Backend
  • Step 3 — Enable the master switch
  • Re-indexing
  • Step 4 — Chunking and exclusions
  • Mimetype Catalog
• Indexed Sources & Chunks
  • The Indexed Sources list
  • State machine
  • The Source form
  • Manually re-indexing
  • The Chunks browser
  • Search filters
• Knowledge Search Modes
  • The three knowledge tools
  • Search modes
    • fulltext (Basic Search)
    • vector (Smart Search — pure semantic)
    • hybrid (Smart Search — recommended default)
  • Mode fallback
  • ACL enforcement
  • Typical user prompts