Cundi.XAF.FullTextSearch

A global full-text search module for DevExpress XAF applications. Search across all business objects from a single entry point.

Features

• Global Search: Search across all persistent business objects with a single keyword
• Platform Support: Works on both Blazor and WinForms platforms
• Smart Placement: Automatically positions the search action based on platform (QuickAccess for Blazor, Tools toolbar for WinForms)
• Performance Safeguards: Configurable limits per type and total results
• Double-Click Navigation: Click on a search result to open the target object

Installation

Add the module reference to your XAF Module project:

// In your Module.cs RequiredModuleTypes.Add(typeof(Cundi.XAF.FullTextSearch.FullTextSearchModule));

Usage

1. Launch your XAF application
2. Look for the Global Search action:
   • Blazor: Located in the header near the user icon
   • WinForms: Located in the Tools toolbar
3. Enter your search keyword and press Enter
4. Click on any result to navigate to that object

Configuration

Customize Search Limits

Modify GlobalSearchService properties:

var searchService = new GlobalSearchService(objectSpace, typesInfo) { MaxResultsPerType = 50, // Max results per object type MaxTotalResults = 200 // Total max results };

Exclude Types from Search

Override IsSystemType in GlobalSearchService to customize which types are excluded.

Control with Attributes

Use attributes to control which types and properties are included in global search:

using Cundi.XAF.FullTextSearch.Attributes; // Exclude an entire type from global search [GlobalSearchable(false)] public class InternalConfig : BaseObject { // ... } // Exclude specific properties from search public class Customer : BaseObject { public string Name { get; set; } [GlobalSearchableProperty(false)] public string InternalNotes { get; set; } // Won't be searched } ## Architecture | File | Description | |------|-------------| | `GlobalSearchResult.cs` | Non-persistent result object | | `GlobalSearchService.cs` | Core search logic | | `GlobalSearchController.cs` | Action and UI handling | | `GlobalSearchResultNavigationController.cs` | Result navigation | ## Requirements - DevExpress XAF 24.2+ - .NET 8.0+