1. A method comprising: mapping a set of fields of a set of searchable objects to a set of searchable fields, wherein the set of fields comprises a first set of fields that are fewer than all the fields of the searchable objects, the fields of the searchable objects are defined when the searchable objects are designed, and said mapping is performed subsequent to the design of the searchable objects; and modifying the set of searchable fields, wherein said modifying comprises using a second set of fields that are fewer than all the fields of the searchable objects, and the first and second sets of fields are distinct.