Search for tools in PDF-Tools needs to be improved

[Jensen Head]

Below I have given an example of queries that consisted of words that appear in the name of a tool, but do not find this tool just because the search query words are not in the tool name in the exact order that was used in the query:
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[Paul - PDF-XChange]

HI Jensen Head,

I see the same and am reaching out to the dev team to see if they agree this should be changed.

I'll post here what comes from the discussion.

[Paul - PDF-XChange]

We will improve this.

RT#6227: Feature request :: PDF-Tools :: Improvements to "Search for Tools"

As usual, the ticket is for internal use, ask here for updates if required.

cheers

[Jensen Head]

Since the Actions in PDF-Tools are often quite complex, finding the "basic" tool you need can sometimes be a challenge. Especially if you are used to how well the search for commands and settings works in PDF-XChange Editor. For example, the Action "Enhance Scanned Pages" has the following operations: Deskew, Background Removal, Despeckle, Descreen, Text Sharpening, Remove Black Edges and Correct Perspective/2D distortions. But one of them cannot be found by search, which can create the impression that these Actions are not in PDF-Tools (which is not true).

[Daniel - PDF-XChange]

Hello, Jensen Head

I have raised this with mention of possibly attempting to add keywords, based on the actions that are part of a given tool. I do worry this could result in a few too many results for some searches, but the decision is for the Dev team to make.

Kind regards,