Plugin Advanced Search

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Advanced Search
Compatible XF Versions:
  • 1.2
  • 1.3
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
Description:
Allows searching posts using exact text.

(Example of Input page)

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(Example of Results page)

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(Example of Options page)

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(Example of Group Permissions)

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Features:
  • Advanced Search link is added to your Forums tab navigation bar.
  • Exact text searching.
  • Case insensitive.
  • Accent insensitive.
  • Search messages or titles.
  • Search all forums or only those you select.
  • Search by username option.
  • Search word not required.
  • All phrases start with advancedsearch_ for your convenience.
Installation:
  1. Download advancedsearch_v1.7.zip and unzip it.
  2. Upload the Andy folder to your server. The correct location will be library/Andy.
  3. From your Admin Control Panel, go to the "Install Add-on" page.
  4. Upload the addon-AdvancedSearch_v1.7.xml file.
  5. Click the Install Add-on button.
Questions and Answers:

Q: Will search text be found in private forums?
A: Only if viewer has view privilege for that forum.
Q: Will search text be found in soft deleted posts?
A: No.
Q: Can I enter any search text including parenthesis, quotes, slashes and similar text?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I enter partial words?
A: Yes.
Q: Does this add-on require Enhanced Search?
A: No.

Advanced Search 1.8
 
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