Answer Server 26.3
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# RetrievalType

The method to use to construct query text when Answer Server retrieves candidate documents from the Content component.

You can use one of the following options:

- conceptual send a conceptual search to the Content component

- vector generate embeddings for the user and send a vector query to the Content component

- mixed use a combination of a conceptual and vector search.

Type: | String
Default: | mixed, if there is an embedding system configured. Otherwise, conceptual.
Required: | No
Configuration Section: | MySystem
Example: | `RetrievalType=vector`
See Also: | My Vector Settings Configuration Parameters

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Product: Knowledge Discovery Answer Server 26.3

Topic Title: RetrievalType