Azure AI Search - Vector field not retrievable in results via Python code

Question

The vector query field of my Azure AI Search index, named 'vector', is not returning in search results. I have figured out it is because the field is not 'retrievable'.

I am able to make it retrievable manually via the Azure portal. However, I am unable to do so via Python code.

I have set the retrievable parameter to True on this line:

SearchField(name="vector", type=SearchFieldDataType.Collection(SearchFieldDataType.Single), retrievable=True, vector_search_dimensions=1536, vector_search_profile_name=""),  

Has anyone solved this problem?

Thank you!

Answer 1

@Clodagh Lynch Thanks for asking question! You may want to know that the new API version (2024-03-01-Preview) has changed the default value for retrievable to false.

To make it retrievable in the python SDK, you need to specify "hidden=False" on the search field.