Full text search

Drew

Some DGS numbers work well in Full Text Search, Some do not. What makes the difference?

Áine Ní Donnghaile

Not all DGS are available in Full Text Search. It's still in the experimental stage, and there is a dedicated group for feedback and questions. From the header in that group:

FamilySearch has billions of historical records that have been digitized, but only a portion of these record images are currently searchable. 

Drew

Thank you. I have bookmarked the feedback group because I am spending a lot of time learning to use Full Text Search (FTS), and trying to find some dead ends. Is there a way to tell whether a DGS number is searchable on FTS before trying it.

Áine Ní Donnghaile

You'll want to ask questions in the group. I'm not staff or a mod.

Drew

I have tried it on images that showed up on that very day, and it worked. So it leaves me wondering how the process works.

Áine Ní Donnghaile

Again, you'll want to ask for more information in the dedicated group.