Search Function - Annoying

[ANDYLASER]

I have been trying to find articles on first aid kits. I know there are a few here. However when typing first aid into the search box, I got this reply.

Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.

The following words are either very common, too long, or too short and were not included in your search : FIRST, AID

****** computers
:angry: :***: :aargh4:

 

[TheViking]

I agree. 15 minutes ago I was doing a search on "pathfinder" (because i'm bored) and it came up with the same message... :?: :roll:

 

[tomtom]

agreed!! and if you accidentally double click YOUR IN TROUBLE!! :yikes: can it be changed so that three letters is not to short!

 

[Wayne]

i have given up with the search function. I have yet to find the thread i want using it. I have the same problems with accidental double clicks and not finding the words i need.

 

[JakeR]

If you try using * symbols then it packages your search and looks for the precise phrase etc.

ie instead of "First came along a donkey with a band aid" you'd get you specific "FIRST AID" results.

i think....

 

[Martyn]

I have been trying to find articles on first aid kits. I know there are a few here. However when typing first aid into the search box, I got this reply.

Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.

The following words are either very common, too long, or too short and were not included in your search : FIRST, AID

****** computers
:angry: :***: :aargh4:

Most forums wont allow searches for words shorter than 3 letters or very common words. "First" is a very common word and "aid" is too short. The way to get round this, is to tag a wildcard ("*") onto the end of the short word (which will turn up all words starting with aid, so you'll also get aiding etc. in your results, but you can ignore those results).

so, try a search for aid* and you should get about 3 pages of results.

It can be tricky at times, but there is usually a way round this stuff.

 

[Adi007]

There is a real technical issue behind limiting the size of the seach criteria, and this is that a search index has to be created and the greater number of words you allow, the bigger this search index that resides on the server.

However, look out for an improvement soon ...

 

[Adi007]

OK folks ... you now have the ability to search bushcraftUK via the search facility or using Google. The Google search will be far more comprehensive and return more results.

Enjoy ...

 

[Wayne]

cheers Adi.

Not sure how to use google to search the site though.

 

[ANDYLASER]

Thanks Guys

 

[TheViking]

OK folks ... you now have the ability to search bushcraftUK via the search facility or using Google. The Google search will be far more comprehensive and return more results.

Enjoy ...

Thanks Adi! That's awesome... :biggthump

 

[Adi007]

cheers Adi.

Not sure how to use google to search the site though.

The search options now incorporate a search box that will use Google to search teh forum and return results.

 

[Ed]

Nice touch guys... well done :biggthump .....


Ed

 

[tomtom]

Thanks Adi!!