How to Synchronize and Reindex Shop Search Data?
Questions:
- How do I update my shop search after changing product fields?
- How do I fix search results if they are not updating?
- What is the difference between a standard Reindex and an Update Schema?
Description:
Keep your storefront search engine accurate and up to date. This guide explains how to manually trigger search index updates from the TYRIOS backend when product data or structural field settings change.
We'll show you, step by step, how to:
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Reindex Products: Refresh your search results after standard catalog updates.
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Update Schema: Rebuild the core search structure after adding or changing custom fields.
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Monitor Jobs: Understand how the system processes bulk updates in the background.
Solution:
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Access the Synchronization Menu - System - Indexing - Index Products - Re-index products
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Understand the Options - Review the available modes on the page. You must choose between running a standard reindex or updating the schema alongside the reindex.
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Run a Standard Reindex
Select the "Reindex Products" operation when your product data has changed, but your schema remains the same. This resends all existing products to the search index without altering the database structure.
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Update Schema and Reindex
Select the "Update Schema & Reindex" operation if you have altered field types, added new fields, or changed the analyzer configuration. This safely deletes the existing index, recreates the template with the new mapping, and then reindexes all products.
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Perform a Full Reset
Select the "Reset (clear + reindex)" operation to force a complete wipe of the search data. This performs the same steps as the schema update but forces a core clear step first.
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Allow Background Processing
You do not need to keep the page open once started. All synchronization operations run as background tasks (AsyncJobs) processing products in batches of 200. This prevents your browser from timing out during large catalog updates.
Tips and Tricks:
Pro-Tips:
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Run major schema updates during low traffic periods to minimize storefront disruption.
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Check the AsyncJob logs in your TYRIOS admin panel to confirm when a batch index process is complete.
Warnings:
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Always run "Update Schema & Reindex" after any change to field types. If you simply reindex, the search engine will reject the documents due to conflicts with the old mapping