To maintain high lookup performance, store a standardized, alphanumeric-only version of the part number in the article_number column. When a query is initiated, use application logic to sanitize the search term, then look it up against a highly optimized index.
The link tables between Article IDs and Vehicle Type IDs ( type_id ) need composite indexes to speed up the "Search parts by vehicle" feature. tecdoc mysql new
Modernizing Vehicle Data: Working with TecDoc in a MySQL Environment To maintain high lookup performance, store a standardized,
-- New: Linking table using modern foreign key constraints CREATE TABLE tecdoc_link_articles_vehicles ( vehicle_id INT, generic_article_id BIGINT, linking_target_type TINYINT, PRIMARY KEY ( vehicle_id , generic_article_id ), FOREIGN KEY ( vehicle_id ) REFERENCES tecdoc_vehicles ( id ) ON DELETE CASCADE ) ENGINE=InnoDB; Modernizing Vehicle Data: Working with TecDoc in a
Historically, integrating TecDoc data meant dealing with complex, legacy fixed-width text formats (the classic TecDoc Standard Data Format or TAF) and custom relational schemas. However, the ecosystem has shifted. Modern platforms require agile, cloud-ready, and high-performance databases.
Migrate from old positional TAF files to modern CSV/JSON packages or cloud streams. Use LOAD DATA INFILE with disabled keys during bulk data imports.