How to Search for Locations

Quick Answer

You can search for locations by typing in the chat input ("Find Store #123") or by using the search box in the Sites panel. Both methods help you find specific sites quickly.

Two Ways to Search

Method 1: Ask the AI (Recommended)

Best for: Natural language searches, complex queries, combined searches

Where: Chat input at bottom-left of screen

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [←] [Find locations in Dallas] [+][-][🗺️][🏪] │
│          ▲                                                  │
│          └── Type your search here                          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Examples:

• "Find Store #123"
• "Show me locations on Main Street"
• "Search for sites in Houston"
• "Find the highest revenue location"

Method 2: Sites Panel Search Box

Best for: Quick name/address lookups, browsing while searching

Where: Sites panel (click 🏪 to open)

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [Sites] [Location Analytics] [Chat] │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 🔍 Search and Filter                │  ◄── Type here
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Results appear below...             │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Searching with the AI

How to Search

1. Click the chat input at the bottom-left
2. Type your search (natural language works)
3. Press Enter to search
4. View results in the AI response

What You Can Search For

By Name

• "Find Store #123"
• "Search for Downtown Dallas location"
• "Where is the Oak Street site?"

By Address

• "Find the location at 123 Main St"
• "Show sites on Commerce Street"
• "Search 75001 zip code"

By City/Region

• "Show me all Dallas locations"
• "Find sites in Texas"
• "What locations are in the Southwest region?"

By Attributes

• "Find proposed sites"
• "Show locations with revenue over $2M"
• "Search for restaurants"

Combined Searches

• "Find proposed sites in Dallas with high revenue"
• "Show me existing stores in Texas that opened in 2024"

Understanding AI Search Results

When the AI finds locations, you'll see:

• List of matching sites with names
• Key details for each (address, type, etc.)
• Option to select and view more details
• Map may zoom to show results

Searching in the Sites Panel

How to Search

1. Click the store icon (🏪) in the chat bar
2. Find the search box at the top of the Sites panel
3. Type your search term
4. Results filter as you type

What the Search Box Matches

• Location names
• Addresses
• Site IDs
• Partial matches (type "dal" to find "Dallas")

Browsing Results

1. Scroll through the filtered list
2. Click a location to select it
3. It highlights on the map
4. Location Analytics appears in the panel

Search Tips

Be Specific When Possible

❌ "Find the store" (which store?) ✅ "Find Store #123" or "Find the Dallas location on Main Street"

Use Natural Language with AI

You don't need exact syntax:

• "Where's that site in Houston?" works fine
• "Show me the one with high revenue" (if context is clear)

Combine Search with Filters

1. Set filters first (e.g., proposed sites only)
2. Then search within filtered results
3. More precise results

Use Site Mentions (@) for Precision

When you know the exact location:

1. Click the @ button in the chat input
2. Search and select the location
3. Ask your question with the location tagged

What Happens When You Find a Location

From AI Search

1. AI lists matching locations
2. Click a result to see it on the map
3. Analytics panel opens with details
4. Map centers on the location

From Sites Panel Search

1. Results appear in the list
2. Click a location to select
3. Marker highlights on map
4. Analytics tab shows details

Searching for Multiple Locations

Using the AI

• "Show me all locations in Dallas"
• "Find the top 5 by revenue"
• "List proposed sites opening this quarter"

Using Filters

1. Apply filters in the Sites panel
2. All matching locations remain visible
3. Browse the filtered list

Can't Find a Location?

Try These Steps

1. Check spelling of the name/address
2. Try partial matches (first few letters)
3. Broaden your search (city instead of address)
4. Remove filters that might be hiding it
5. Ask the AI to help find it

Common Issues

• Filters hiding results: Clear filters and try again
• Wrong project: Check you're in the right project
• New location: Recently added? May need data sync

Related Topics

• Filtering Locations
• Using the AI Chat
• Understanding Map Markers
• Icon Guide