By Tisha Davis, Derek Ametam and Joe Wanzala 

This is part of a series of posts focusing on dtSearch software. In this installment we cover how to update an index.

When you receive more productions, you can choose between two approaches. One option is to update the existing index but adding the new productions into the existing index. The other option is to create a new, separate index.

Option 1: Update the Existing Index

To maintain a single, unified searchable dataset:

1. Go to Index → Update Index.
2. Follow the same steps used during index creation.

This approach keeps all productions in one searchable location.

Option 2: Create a Separate Index

If you prefer to keep productions distinct—for instance, to search each one independently—create a new index:

1. Make a new index folder (e.g., C:\CaseName\Index_Prod2).
2. Repeat the standard Create Index process.

This method gives you the ability to search either a single production alone or all productions collectively later using Group Indexes (covered in the next section).

Figure 5.

In the subsequent dialogue box, you will name your index. Next, in the “Location” field, browse to the location of the index folder you previously created.

Figure 6.

The Index is shown below.

Figure 7.

Below is how a standard Index Library looks in the Search Dialog Box.

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