Question

What is the difference between FT versus GKEY?

Answer

GKEY and FT are the same thing! They both search the GKEY index, sort by relevance if the * is used (e.g. FT* or GKEY*), have an implied OR between terms, and will not cross subfield boundaries if searched as a phrase

Here are the main points to remember:

FT

• Has an implied OR that cannot be overridden
• Relevance is not implied! Use the * to add relevance
• Search code modifiers are not supported
• FT is not available on the WebVoyage Advanced Search page

GKEY

• Uses the same index as FT
• Is available for use on the WebVoyage Advanced Search Page
• Relevance and search code modifiers are supported

• Article last edited: 19-Aug-2019