Slow DataFinder Indexing Performance for TDM Files in DIAdem

Issue Details

In DIAdem, my local DataFinder takes up to four hours to index .TDM and .TDX files after I copy them into a configured search folder. While the indexing starts automatically, the hourglass icon remains static for the entire duration, making it unclear if the process is progressing normally or has stalled. I need to determine if copying files individually versus in a batch impacts the indexing speed and how to reliably confirm that the process is still active.

Solution

This behaviour typically occurs when the DataFinder is processing large files or metadata; you can monitor the indexing progress through the Windows system tray to ensure the task is active. Follow below  steps to monitor indexing progress.

1. Locate the DataFinder icon in the Windows system tray.
    
2. Right-click the icon and select About My DataFinder.
    
   
3. Review the status dialog to see the number of files indexed so far to gauge current activity.
    
   

While the total number of files copied at once does not significantly impact speed, you should ensure that the .TDX file is available before the .TDM file is indexed.

• Copy the .TDX file into the search folder first, followed by the .TDM file.
• Avoid waiting for the hourglass icon to disappear between individual file copies if you have multiple files to index, as copying them together is acceptable. 

Additional Information

The method of copying files (individually versus in a batch) generally does not affect the DataFinder indexing performance. The primary factor for extended indexing times is usually the size and complexity of the .TDM and .TDX files being processed.