Search parameters - specifically: time

[D2o]

The search function allows you to set the parameters of posted within the last number of days, and number of results.

We seem to be okay limiting results to 999, but the forum is more than 4 years old now and the days being limited to 999 is slowly becoming an issue.

Is there any way to increase the number of days?

Thanks,
D2o

[sumgai]

D2o,

In short, the answer is, sadly, nope.

newey and I are also concerned about this, and some related topics, so we're undertaking some "research" (that's what we're telling the other halves, anyway ) to see if we can get around this.

Time will tell. We'll let everyone know if we score a breakthrough.



sumgai

[JFrankParnell]

also, if you can change the default
"Posted within the last:"
and probly "View results as:" to threads...

well, "View results as:" threads, might just be my opinion,
but the 7 days default on "Posted within the last:" caused me to miss a lot until i noticed that.

Really, the "Maximum results:" default of 10 is prolly too low as well.

Because of the search box at the top, and those options 'below the fold', I think many ppl (or maybe its just me ) type in some keywords and hit enter, and then they dont get enough or any results.

$.02
J

[newey]

jfrank-

I agree, it's a PITA, especially the "7 days" default. But so far as I know, we can't change those defaults.

[sumgai]

No, the default values can't be changed, nor their positions on the page. (I like that description 'below the fold'. )

However, I have discovered that one can indeed go beyond 999 days - I have successfully searched for, and found, terms going clear back to our humble beginnings on April 24 of 2005. As of this date (5/20/10), that's 1852 days. One can probably round that off the next higher hundred's place, like 1900 days..... for awhile at least.

Note: to shorten the search time, unselect All Forums at the top, then check only those that are likely to have what you're looking for.

HTH



sumgai