Search page with only 1 category

[sbhkma]

I'm trying to get the search page to show all fields by default, as there is only one category but a LOT of fields you can search by. Basically, I want to be able to click the "search" button and go to the search page with "Real Estate" already selected and all the searchable fields displayed. Seems kinda silly to have "select a category" when there's only 1 category. I can't hardcode the fields as they will be added to over the next few months and I don't want to have to go in and code it over and over. I just want the category to be selected by default.

Using designer version 4.0.8

[Maffo]

Im going to be looking into ways to do this soon, its a feature I want myself. Now Im not sure whether I will do it in an AJAX form where the extra fields will load once the page has appeared or whether I will have the fields generated before the page is parsed.

For either of these methods you would need the developers kit anyhows.

[Eric Barnes]

Actually I think you can add this below the closing form tag in the search template:

    <script type="text/javascript">
    displaySec(1); //where 1 is the category pre selected.
    </script>

[sbhkma]

Tried that already. No joy.
Thank you for the suggestion though!

[Eric Barnes]

I have just tested this and can confirm it works.

Open search.tpl and below the closing form add:

{literal}
<script type="text/javascript">
    selectedCat(9); //where 1 is the category pre selected.
    function selectedCat(type){
        document.getElementById('ajxresponse').innerHTML = '';
        var QSTRING = type;
        cp.call('{/literal}{$smarty.const.URL}{literal}/ajax.php', 'ajax_extra_search_fields', response, QSTRING);
        return false;
    }
</script>
{/literal}

[sbhkma]

Eric, you are awesome! Thank you so very much for this. It's exactly what I needed and it only confirms that 68 Classifieds is THE solution I will use for any classifieds needs I have for my clients. I think I'm gonna take the rest of the day off and go horseback riding!

[Eric Barnes]

Great news however you have to take me now.
I am going to also add this to the module release forums as it seems to be a common question or request.