Author Topic: Searching the Forum  (Read 1752 times)

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« on: October 15, 2012, 10:54:51 AM »
I\'m still having problems with the forum search not returning anything. I have tried the search on both a Mac and PC with the same results. Very frustrating! Does anyone have a trick on how to make it work?  Thanks

Bob

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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2012, 01:37:34 PM »
Interesting, it works sometimes for me. For example if I search for \"Bolt\", the search fails with the following measage:

[size=85]The following words in your search query were ignored because they are too common words: bolt.
You must specify at least one word to search for. Each word must consist of at least 3 characters and must not contain more than 14 characters excluding wildcards.
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On the other hand if I search for carrier, the search returns results. Go figure.

I don\'t know why the difference. Bolt is a common word in this forum but not like you are searching for and, the, of, etc..

gary

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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2012, 06:34:40 PM »
It does find some words but words like barrel, breech etc. it won\'t find. Strange!
Bob

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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2012, 08:09:19 PM »
I want to upgrade the forum software to something a bit nicer. Search function would be a great bonus... I guess I need to spend some money!

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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2012, 09:39:46 PM »
Dave,
I have found that this site is the best destination for the ggun.  How may I send you $20 to help?
I am still working on the improvements on the D&E gun.
Steve.

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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2012, 12:54:14 PM »
Dave
 Do you take paypal?
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