[quote author=Mike Laupp link=board=24;threadid=1504;start=msg10637#msg1063 7 date=1068048917]
I think that a full description of how to use the advanced search capabilities of this board would be of more use. It should be a sticky topic. In what section would it be most usefull?[/quote]
[quote author=Bill link=board=24;threadid=1504;start=msg10643#msg1064 3 date=1068054922]
Excellent idea![/quote]
Chris,
I am working on a how to description and have been working all of the advanced search functions. I have identified one problem and one needed change with the advanced search as currently implimented for this board:
#1. The search "by user:" function is searching on the 'username' field. This would not be a problem if all users had the same user name and board display name. I am one of those who do not have the same names in both fields. I can not find my own posts using my display name. However, I can find my posts using my user name. Is it possible to change this search feature to use the 'name' field in place of or in addition to the 'username' field?
#2. The default search filter is set to: "Search -all- Members Only". This is eliminating the posts by guests, by downgraded members and by deleted guests/members. There is a lot of usefull information in this "hidden area". Would you/could you change this default to:" Any Poster"?
Thanx
Mike
