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search doesn't allow results as posts, only as threads

Started by arminius, April 30, 2016, 03:37:14 PM

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arminius

April 30, 2016, 03:37:14 PM
There used to be menu choice (or radio button) to select between the two.

Thread results aren't very useful when I'm trying to find a particular post or conversation.

arminius

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May 22, 2016, 10:48:02 PM
Follow up--I found how to get what I want.  I begin my Advanced Search by clicking the little magnifying glass icon at the top right. That gets me the search page depicted in the OP.

The key is to click the left tab "Search Single Content Type". This gives more options (specifically for Forum search) and lets one search threads or posts.

You can reach it directly via this URL: http://www.therpgsite.com/search.php?search_type=1
Or the other search type (which isn't very useful AFAICT) has either of these URLs:
http://www.therpgsite.com/search.php
http://www.therpgsite.com/search.php?search_type=2

Possibly you could change a default or put the first URL into a link next to the search box.

brettmb

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May 22, 2016, 10:51:37 PM
OK, so just click the desired tab. Thanks.
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