Search on Extra Fields

[LR]

Does the search function work on extra fields? I have a field defined as "Text Multi-Line" and marked "Field Searchable" but when I search for known text in the field, it doesn't return any hits.

[Eric Barnes]

The extra fields are dependant on the category selected in the search page. So to search the extra field you would first have to select a category then all the searchable fields will be displayed.

[LR]

Yes, the drop-down lists show up after selecting category. Choosing search criteria based on the drop downs works. But my text multi-line fields do not show up and don't appear to otherwise be active in the search (i.e. no hits when text is typed into the "Search Text" and you click "Search").

[Lhotch]

Originally Posted by LR

Yes, the drop-down lists show up after selecting category. Choosing search criteria based on the drop downs works. But my text multi-line fields do not show up and don't appear to otherwise be active in the search (i.e. no hits when text is typed into the "Search Text" and you click "Search").

The search text field you see when the search form 1st loads only applies to the title, short description and long description.

What kind of data are you collecting in the extra multi-line text fields?

[LR]

Originally Posted by Lhotch

The search text field you see when the search form 1st loads only applies to the title, short description and long description.

What kind of data are you collecting in the extra multi-line text fields?

You are correct - searching title, short/long description works. Does this mean searches aren't working properly for the Extra fields (text multi-line)? I did not think to chk if there was a bug, I just assumed it was something I was doing wrong.

[Eric Barnes]

This isn't really a bug because the extra fields are each searched individually. Meaning the default search will only search the title, description, and short description. To search your added field you would have to select the category first then enter the search term in the field that is displayed.

[Lhotch]

Originally Posted by suzkaw

This isn't really a bug because the extra fields are each searched individually. Meaning the default search will only search the title, description, and short description. To search your added field you would have to select the category first then enter the search term in the field that is displayed.

I think what he is getting at is the extra text fields, that are assigned to specific categories, are not displayed in the search once the specific category is displayed.

[LR]

Originally Posted by Lhotch

I think what he is getting at is the extra text fields, that are assigned to specific categories, are not displayed in the search once the specific category is displayed.

Yes, that is correct. When I select the category, my extra text fields do not show up. Only the ones defined as drop-downs show up. So there is no place to enter the search criteria for the extra text fields.

[Lhotch]

Originally Posted by LR

Yes, that is correct. When I select the category, my extra text fields do not show up. Only the ones defined as drop-downs show up. So there is no place to enter the search criteria for the extra text fields.

Luc, I looked at the code and this does appear to be a bug with multiline text fields. Ill let Eric know.

[LR]

OK - Thanks Larry.