For performance reasons, it would be very useful to allow the configuration of the search mode per source data column in pickers. This would enable more efficient searching by letting users explicitly define the most appropriate search mode for each column, leading to faster data retrieval and an overall better experience.
Backward compatibility example:
The current setting in the Picker tab would still define the default search mode. After migrating to a newer version of WEBCON BPS that supports this feature, all columns would initially inherit this default mode. However, administrators would then have the option to override the search mode per column if needed. This approach ensures full backward compatibility while providing more granular control for optimization.