When you update a Boolean query in Pulsar, it does not overwrite previously ingested historical results. Instead, the historical data remains in your search, meaning you may need to manually manage or delete irrelevant mentions to maintain your data's accuracy.
Updating your Boolean query 📝
To ensure your new Boolean queries exclude irrelevant data moving forward:
Use the correct syntax for exclusions.
Apply a single AND NOT operator followed by all excluded terms in parentheses.
Example: ... AND NOT (term1 OR term2 OR term3)
Deleting historical data 🗑️
If your historical request shows as complete, it means the mentions have already been added to your search results. To delete previously downloaded historical mentions, follow these exact steps:
Navigate to the Feed > Results section in Pulsar.
Apply filters to locate the specific mentions you want to delete. Make sure your filters are configured properly:
Date Ranges: Ensure your filter aligns with or includes the date range of the historics.
Data Sources: Ensure the filter aligns with the specific data sources that were ordered for historics.
Keywords: Ensure your keyword filters are updated properly to isolate the exact terms you want to remove.
3. Select the filtered results using the "Select all" option.
4. Click the bin/trash icon in the secondary menu to delete the selected mentions.
Best Practices for Cleanup 💡
Filter first: Always apply filters to isolate unwanted mentions before deleting them. This ensures you do not accidentally remove relevant data.
Recovering data: Deleted mentions are moved to the Trash, which temporarily stores them and allows for recovery if you make a mistake.
Regular maintenance: Regularly review and update your Boolean queries to keep your search results aligned with your current needs.
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