An operational Search function

[reloaderdude]

I don't know if it just me....but I think the search function is CRAP!.....(I am using V6.03) Is there a search type mod for this already....is anyone else having issues with this? :confused:

I have had SEVERAL complaints about the search function not returning results, or at best, incorrect results. I have noticed this from the beginning but figured it was because there weren't many live auctions. After SEVERAL attempts, I have had very little luck with it working correctly myself. It is becoming more evident as the number of live auctions grow, and is very frustrating trying to sift thru the entire site to find what you are looking for....

I can enter a word that is CLEARLY written in the title AND description of several different auctions and click "search" and all I ever get is "There are no results matching your query", and I can be looking at these auctions I am trying to search in another browser window. ???

I also set up a custom field for "Item condition" (new, used, reconditioned) and made it searchable to help narrow the item search...but I get the same "There are no results matching your query" when I choose one of these options.

the "Probid Support team" tells me

"The search option uses the fulltext search function which requires a term to contain at least three chars." (which is obviously three WORDS not characters)then they proceed to login to my site and performs a search....and are "Satisfied" with the results.....

I then write back and tell them I did the same search and it brings up lots of items that have NO relevance to the search term....or even include these words in the description or title

they then reply with "Unfortunately something like a simple firearm caliber (ie .308) would not fall under the minimum search characters.

We are however working to replace fulltext so that you can search more specifically using a minimum of only one char. We hope to have this completed by early November."

From constant requests from my members....I paid these guys thru the nose to write a small bit of code to Exclude commercial sellers from an auction search by their "shop_account_id's" (i only have 2 types of stores....commercial and non commercial so I have only 3 different SQL "shop_account_id's" to search....No store=0, commercial=28 Non-commercial=24)....

and naturally...after waiting a month....I get the download...install it...and the stinking thing DOES NOT WORK (which they are "looking in to" today) ......I am sure it is also due to the fact that their search function is CRAP......

I need some help here....:mad:

I need a working Search Function...and some feedback from other users

[ProAux]

I have the stock version 6.03 and my search code seems to work just fine. It brings up relevant auctions with almost anything I enter. Entering two words brings up auctions containing the first word, the second word, and/or both words.

Perhaps one of your files has a glitch in it. You could try recopying your ROOT program files or your INCLUDES folder if they have not been modded.

I don't know, just guessing.

[reloaderdude]

Stock program (right now)....but I think these guys obviously know there is a problem with the search function, or they wouldn't be re-developing it now.....this thing is crazy.....if you would, go to www.reloadersauction.com (http://www.reloadersauction.com) and try a search and let me know what you think.....try the advanced search and even try the "Exclude Commercial sellers"......and see if the results are similar to yours.....I would like to narrow a search down like feebay does

[ProAux]

Okay, we probably shouldn't be doing this here at the forum but, here goes...


First, I entered the word “special” with no category chosen and got about 3 pages of results.

I entered the word “special” in the Firearms For Sale and got nothing. (Oops, maybe the category is empty.)

I entered “3030” in the “Rifle Reloading Supplies” and got nothing.

I entered “brass” in the “Rifle Reloading Supplies” and got 7 pages of results. I investigated several of those results at random and they all had “brass” either in the title or the description.

I entered “180 grain” with no category chosen and got 2 pages. I investigated several of those results at random and they all had “180” or “grain” either in the title or the description.

I entered “crimp die set” with no category chosen and got 5 pages.I investigated several of those results at random and they all had “crimp” or “die” or “set” either in the title or the description.

I entered “crimp die set” with “Reload Hardware” category chosen and got 5 pages. I even check marked “Buy Out Only” and it still worked.

[Those were all in either the HOME PAGE or CATEGORY basic search boxes.]


[Next I went to the ADVANCED search box and tried the following searches.]

“Special” no check marks gave 1 page.
“Special” with “Buy Out Only” gave 1 short page.
“Special” with “Exclude Commercial Sellers” gave no results. ***
“brass” no check marks gave 7 pages.
“brass” with “Buy Out Only” gave 6 pages.
“brass” with “Exclude Commercial Sellers” gave no results. ***
“180 grain” no check marks gave 2 pages.
“180 grain” with “Buy Out Only” gave 2 pages.
“180 grain” with “Exclude Commercial Sellers” gave no results. ***
“crimp die set” no check marks gave 2 pages.
“crimp die set” with “Buy Out Only” gave 1 short page.
“crimp die set” with “Exclude Commercial Sellers” gave no results. ***
“crimp die set” with “Reserve Price Only” gave 1 page.
“crimp die set” with “Quantity Greater than One” gave 1 auction result. (had the word “set” in it.)

Hmm, I’m not sure what to make of it. It is either working fine or you have all sellers identified as Commercial Sellers. That is when it eliminates all results.

Another note is that all pages loaded very quickly with no hiccups.

Hope this helps,
ProAux

[Binarywebs]

I'll have a look at it in the days to come and see what we can work over.