Have we lost the Search function or is it buried under fluff?

[Endlessblockades]

This feels like t4r.org LITE. The Google forum-specific search we have enjoyed must have been a paid service that this site no longer deems worth providing. Sad.

 

[AuSeeker]

This feels like t4r.org LITE. The Google forum-specific search we have enjoyed must have been a paid service that this site no longer deems worth providing. Sad.

I'm guessing the new forum software doesn't support it.

I just tried the "search" function of the new software and it seems to work fine.

 

[spartacus]

There is only (search forums) on top. No google search.

 

[AuSeeker]

There is only (search forums) on top. No google search.

the "Goggle" search he's referring to only searched these forums anyways, not the internet.

 

[Endlessblockades]

I'm guessing the new forum software doesn't support it.

I just tried the "search" function of the new software and it seems to work fine.

You are right - it does work. I think it was set to search Member or something and I didn't really give it a chance

 

[phattyduck]

Thread 'Alternate Search for T4R - 3rd Gen Section'

Apr 8, 2012

Standard T4R website search function:
Useful but does not return any search words < 4 chars exampe: 'TRD'.
Allows searching within certain forums which can be useful.
Returns results with no basis on date.

Google Search bar at the top of webpage:
Better because it allows searches using Google's algorithm
Returns results with no basis on date.


Better way:

Use Google itself and enter the following into the Google search bar then a SPACE then your KEYWORD(s)

Next, on the left hand side, click the Google button/link "show search tools".
You will now be able to choose a...

• BrianSD_42
• Replies: 0
• Forum: 3rd gen T4Rs

Does this no longer work? (worst case, you can still do a similar version that catches threads from the whole forum)

-Charlie