search function

k77/22rp · July 13, 2001, 11:52 PM

when using the search function howcome there has to be atleast 3 letter words or numbers for the search to work, that makes it hard to search for something like "20 gauge slug accuracy" because 20 is not atleast 3 characters long

Caeca Invidia Es · July 13, 2001, 11:57 PM

It indexes EVERY word in EVERY post. It is set to require 3 letters to keep it from indexing 2 letter words (in, it, to etc...). If we indexed all the 2 letter words the search index would be HUGE and extremely slow.

July 14, 2001, 12:40 AM

Keep in mind, some people type "20 ga" as "20ga". That would set 20ga as one four lettered word. A while ago, someone had posted about the same problem with 45 ACP. I've found that if you search for just the words with three or more letters, you can do ok. Don't forget to type AND between words that must be included.

slug AND accuracy

Then look for headings/titles that have anything to do with 20 gauge.

k77/22rp · July 14, 2001, 01:57 PM

ok i get it, thanks

July 13, 2001, 11:52 PM	#1
k77/22rp Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 577	search function when using the search function howcome there has to be atleast 3 letter words or numbers for the search to work, that makes it hard to search for something like "20 gauge slug accuracy" because 20 is not atleast 3 characters long __________________ JeFF D on The High Road

July 13, 2001, 11:57 PM	#2
Caeca Invidia Es Staff Alumnus Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 834	It indexes EVERY word in EVERY post. It is set to require 3 letters to keep it from indexing 2 letter words (in, it, to etc...). If we indexed all the 2 letter words the search index would be HUGE and extremely slow. __________________ MOLON LABE! I don't approve of political jokes, I've seen too many of them get elected.

July 14, 2001, 01:57 PM	#4
k77/22rp Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 577	ok i get it, thanks __________________ JeFF D on The High Road

July 14, 2001, 12:40 AM	#3
PreserveFreedom Guest Posts: n/a	Keep in mind, some people type "20 ga" as "20ga". That would set 20ga as one four lettered word. A while ago, someone had posted about the same problem with 45 ACP. I've found that if you search for just the words with three or more letters, you can do ok. Don't forget to type AND between words that must be included. slug AND accuracy Then look for headings/titles that have anything to do with 20 gauge.