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killbilly · March 5th, 2007, 11:37

Is there a way to add on some keyword flexibility in the search function? I've been trying to search on a flight school called Classic Aviation at KADS.

Searching "Classic Aviation" (with quotes) gives me back over 250 results that have either or both terms - there isn't a way to specify "exact match" on the search terms.

Or am I using improper syntax on the search?

Thanks in advance.

wheelsup · March 5th, 2007, 14:58

I noticed that too. I dislike the search function very much.

killbilly · March 5th, 2007, 15:04

I only raise it as an issue because I think we might get fewer "repetitive" questions if we can actually use the search function effectively. There are a number of questions I'd like to ask, but I'd like to try searching for the answer, first.

ASpilot2be · March 6th, 2007, 04:18

Did you try the quotation mark and "+" tricks?

ASpilot2be · March 6th, 2007, 04:19

Did you try the quotation mark and "+" tricks?

wheelsup · March 6th, 2007, 09:10

Read his first post. I agree with killbilly, it is so hard to use. Even searches for simple terms turn up "no results" when I can go into one of my previous posts and find that exact term. Makes no sense.

For example, search for keyword "FSA" (with or without quotes). It returns no results, yet clearly it should return several in this thread alone:

http://forums.jetcareers.com/general-topics/40961-erau-fsa.html

Doug Taylor · March 6th, 2007, 17:25

I could tinker with it a little behind the scenes. Just a sec...

Ok, try it again and let me know if it's any better.

Doug Taylor · March 6th, 2007, 17:32

Ooh, that sure isn't working correctly.

Well, I'll add that to the 'to do' list.

March 5th, 2007, 11:37	#1
killbilly Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,861 Blog Entries: 1	Search Is there a way to add on some keyword flexibility in the search function? I've been trying to search on a flight school called Classic Aviation at KADS. Searching "Classic Aviation" (with quotes) gives me back over 250 results that have either or both terms - there isn't a way to specify "exact match" on the search terms. Or am I using improper syntax on the search? Thanks in advance.

March 5th, 2007, 14:58	#2
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 7,887	Re: Search-Fu I noticed that too. I dislike the search function very much. __________________ "It takes just as much time to be nice to someone as it does to be a jerk."

March 5th, 2007, 15:04	#3
killbilly Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,861 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Search-Fu I only raise it as an issue because I think we might get fewer "repetitive" questions if we can actually use the search function effectively. There are a number of questions I'd like to ask, but I'd like to try searching for the answer, first.

March 6th, 2007, 04:18	#4
ASpilot2be Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:) Posts: 7,724	Re: Search-Fu Did you try the quotation mark and "+" tricks? __________________ "When the world gets in my face, I say "Have a nice day!""

March 6th, 2007, 04:19	#5
ASpilot2be Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:) Posts: 7,724	Re: Search-Fu Did you try the quotation mark and "+" tricks? __________________ "When the world gets in my face, I say "Have a nice day!""

March 6th, 2007, 09:10	#6
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 7,887	Re: Search-Fu Read his first post. I agree with killbilly, it is so hard to use. Even searches for simple terms turn up "no results" when I can go into one of my previous posts and find that exact term. Makes no sense. For example, search for keyword "FSA" (with or without quotes). It returns no results, yet clearly it should return several in this thread alone: http://forums.jetcareers.com/general-topics/40961-erau-fsa.html __________________ "It takes just as much time to be nice to someone as it does to be a jerk."

March 6th, 2007, 17:25	#7
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 53,346 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Search-Fu I could tinker with it a little behind the scenes. Just a sec... Ok, try it again and let me know if it's any better. __________________ Doug Taylor aviationcareerexpo.com

March 6th, 2007, 17:32	#8
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 53,346 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Search-Fu Ooh, that sure isn't working correctly. Well, I'll add that to the 'to do' list. __________________ Doug Taylor aviationcareerexpo.com

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