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Re:Advanced search features.
Staff 17404 reads
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Text string queries would be very difficult for most of the users of TER to use.  You can use the menus get that same search.  

We will be doing customizable search feature in the near future.

-- Staff

Just a couple of "it would be nice" wishlist entries:

1. Add a feature to allow users to perform search using a text query string.  Sort of like the "where" clause of an sql statement. For example, to search for asian providers in LA that charge under $500, one would enter the following search string:
"Ethnicity='asian' and price <= 500 and city='LA'"

pros: very powerful and user will be able to store and easily
edit frequently used searches.
cons: steep learning curve and possible documentation/support headache.

2. A "My Favorite Searches" feature where user can store his favorite search parameters.  The search screen would then include a drop down menu with the list of recorded searches and when you click on a menu item, all the stored search fields are filled out.  User is then able to edit the fields for the current search or just perform the search right away.

pros: easy to use and great for doing repeated searches with minor or no change in search fields.
cons: ummm, can't think of any :-)

AliBabaSD

Staff17405 reads

Text string queries would be very difficult for most of the users of TER to use.  You can use the menus get that same search.  

We will be doing customizable search feature in the near future.

-- Staff

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