Using the Advanced Search Functions

InTheAir · 03-10-2008, 05:34 PM

Is it possible to update the search function to add enhanced capability, such as:

o Ability to EXCLUDE terms (i.e. NOT 996)
o Ability to search for any one of a number of terms (ie. C4S or 4S)
o Ability to search for required terms in conjuction with the above (i.e. PCCB and (C4S or 4S))
o etc.

It appears that the only limit to the immense archive available here at Rennlist is finding the threads on point (and limiting the "noise").

Food for thought.

John D. · 03-10-2008, 06:31 PM

As a Member - you have access to full Boolean logic searches consisting of three logical operators:

* OR
* AND
* NOT

Soooo....... Try searching:

Mufflers 993
Next - search: Mufflers 993 NOT 996

About the 4th thread results - you'll see one pulls and where it's "996" - it's missing...

Food for thought....

JD

InTheAir · 03-10-2008, 06:48 PM

Hi John -

One more question -

1) Can you add some text in the Advanced Search Window that tells members they can use boolean terms? I never knew that was available to "members".

What else is available to members--college tuition programs for our kids, 401K's, profit sharing, free bagels on Thursdays? Who wooda thunk it.

Food for thought......

John D. · 03-10-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheAir

Hi John -One more question - 1) Can you add some text in the Advanced Search Window that tells members ...

You are asking me to "hack my hack"? R U NUTS??!!!

(Yea - I probably should do that

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheAir

.......What else is available to members--college tuition programs for our kids, 401K's, profit sharing, free bagels on Thursdays? .....

OK - the 401Ks were closed last week..?? You missed those?? I am SO SORRY!!! The tuition program - well - closed two weeks ago. The details were four children, grade points of a B- and up to 50% of the tuition expenses covered ? Damn - you missed that one too??!!! HOWEVER!!!! The bagel spiff was three weeks ago..?? I have some left overs though???

How do you feel about three week old bagels????

John

InTheAir · 03-10-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John D.

How do you feel about three week old bagels????

I'll take 'em!

Thanks, John.

elbeee964 · 04-02-2008, 11:28 AM

Is there any abilitiy to search for discrete word groups, ie, via quotation marks?

eg, instead of <964 AND engine AND drop> which picks up dropped bolts, too(!)...
How about something like <"964 engine drop">

(though that last one could inadvertantly pick up the poor soul who literally dropped his engine on the garage floor last month!)

courtc2911 · 04-19-2008, 03:17 PM

Has anyone recently tried using the the boolean operators? I can't seem to get them to work.

I put in the phrase with the AND operator and it keeps returning all threads with any of the words I used in the search.

VERY frustrating...

InTheAir · 04-24-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by courtc2911

Has anyone recently tried using the the boolean operators? I can't seem to get them to work.

I put in the phrase with the AND operator and it keeps returning all threads with any of the words I used in the search.

VERY frustrating...

You must be a paid Rennlist Member (note the red Rennlist Member designation) in order for advanced search functions to work. - RV

Rennlist Members are paying members (see upper right corner of screen to become a member).

03-10-2008, 05:34 PM	#1
InTheAir Patent Pending Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Neither Here Nor There Posts: 5,319	Using the Advanced Search Functions Is it possible to update the search function to add enhanced capability, such as: o Ability to EXCLUDE terms (i.e. NOT 996) o Ability to search for any one of a number of terms (ie. C4S or 4S) o Ability to search for required terms in conjuction with the above (i.e. PCCB and (C4S or 4S)) o etc. It appears that the only limit to the immense archive available here at Rennlist is finding the threads on point (and limiting the "noise"). Food for thought. __________________ 2007 997 Twin Turbo Coupe (600 hp) Slate \| Black \| Chrono \| LSD \| Adaptive Sport Seat \| AWE Exhaust \| GIAC \| Etc. 1996 993 Carrera 4 Cabriolet - Gone CLICKABLE 993 GALLERIES: Suspension DIY

03-10-2008, 06:31 PM	#2
John D. Rennlist Join Date: May 1998 Location: Somewhere.... Posts: 8,501	As a Member - you have access to full Boolean logic searches consisting of three logical operators: * OR * AND * NOT Soooo....... Try searching: Mufflers 993 Next - search: Mufflers 993 NOT 996 About the 4th thread results - you'll see one pulls and where it's "996" - it's missing... Food for thought.... JD __________________ '95 993 C4 '89 964 C4 (<- Jen's...) '68 911 L (<- Jen's...) *Don't Panic* - it's just me, John D.(<- Jen's...) posting as me.... Team Geek & Sunday Driver for “Hey, Wait For Me Racing” Giving new meaning to the term *“Frozen Rotors”*

03-10-2008, 06:48 PM	#3
InTheAir Patent Pending Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Neither Here Nor There Posts: 5,319	Hi John - One more question - 1) Can you add some text in the Advanced Search Window that tells members they can use boolean terms? I never knew that was available to "members". What else is available to members--college tuition programs for our kids, 401K's, profit sharing, free bagels on Thursdays? Who wooda thunk it. Food for thought...... __________________ 2007 997 Twin Turbo Coupe (600 hp) Slate \| Black \| Chrono \| LSD \| Adaptive Sport Seat \| AWE Exhaust \| GIAC \| Etc. 1996 993 Carrera 4 Cabriolet - Gone CLICKABLE 993 GALLERIES: Suspension DIY

04-02-2008, 11:28 AM	#6
elbeee964 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 2,683	"how about word groups"? Is there any abilitiy to search for discrete word groups, ie, via quotation marks? eg, instead of <964 AND engine AND drop> which picks up dropped *bolts*, too(!)... How about something like <"964 engine drop"> (though that last one could inadvertantly pick up the poor soul who literally dropped his engine on the garage floor last month!)

04-19-2008, 03:17 PM	#7
courtc2911 New User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Boolean Operators Not Working Has anyone recently tried using the the boolean operators? I can't seem to get them to work. I put in the phrase with the AND operator and it keeps returning all threads with any of the words I used in the search. VERY frustrating...