[Andy] Quick search

[Andy] Quick search 6.3

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Description:

Quickly find threads, conversations and resources.

(Example of Quick search box on forum list)

Andy Quick search 62-1.webp


(Example of quick search results)

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(Example of Options page)

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(Example of User group permissions)

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Features:
  • Quick search box located in the 'forum list' searches thread titles in all forums.
  • Quick search box located in the 'forum view' searches thread titles in the current forum.
  • Quick search box located in the 'thread view' searches thread titles in the current forum.
  • Quick search box located in the 'conversation list' searches all conversation titles.
  • Received by box located in the 'conversation list' filters by received by.
  • Quick search box located in the 'resource manager' searches all resource titles.
  • All phrases start with quicksearch_ for your convenience.
Setup:

Typically you will set 'Yes' for the following two user groups:

Registered
Unregistered /Unconfirmed

Questions and Answers:

Q: Does this add-on search thread titles only, or does it also search post content?
A: Thread titles only.

Q: Are view permissions honored?
A: Yes. Members will only see results which they have view privileges to.

Q: Are all results shown?
A: No. The number of results shown is based on the quick search options page 'Maximum results' and newest threads will be displayed first.

Q: Are the options below 'Enhanced search' only applicable if Enhanced search is selected?
A: Yes.

Q: Is the 'Create pages for categories' feature supported?
A: No.

Q: How are thread titles searched?
A: Depends if Standard search or Enhanced search is selected in the Quick search options page.

Andy Quick search 62-5.webp


Q: Does Quick search log searches?
A: No.
 

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