Problem with Search

[D4Jim]

Anyone else having problems with the search function?? :confused:

[§wishy]

Nope!
your it!

LOL
seems to work OK 4 me
but ifn U're searching for a left handed screwdriver or glass hammar it probly wont find it (I've been lookn fir years)
ButEyeDoSt&2BCorrected
LOL
cya
§wishy
HasBeen

[D4Jim]

Swishy, try to search for the word "cat" and see if it works for you. Won't work for me. Some words work, some dont. Try d4, it wont work for me either. Thanks ( I know both the words are in posts, cat and d4)

[§wishy]

Jim
GuddayM8

U B Dead right
them words don't do a search
must B a gremlin in the Code
May B JB can fix the problem

cya
§wishy
HasBeen

[Joe_Black]

Sorry all, been outta town a few days and will look into this today.

Thanks!

[Joe_Black]

Okay, the problem seems to be the minimum search-word length. Originally it was set to 4 and I've changed it to 2 as to accomodate searches for things like "D4" D2" "D8" etc. but it hasn't recognized the change yet. I'll keep at it, but just keep in mind that if what you're searching for is less than 4 letters then that's why it may not be showing results.

[D4Jim]

Now it tells me I have to wait 30 seconds between searches!! :confused:

[Joe_Black]

Now it tells me I have to wait 30 seconds between searches!! :confused:
That's a security feature that keeps search engine spiders from crashing the server and also helps regulate load on the system. The search function is one of the most intensive tasks the server performs since it combs the entire database for whatever you're looking for, and having multiple searches running simultaneously or back-to-back magnifies the stress exponentially.

I set the 30 second delay between searches to monitor the system load for a while, and if it appears as if I can shorten the delay (20 or 10 seconds) then I will.

[D4Jim]

For some reason, it does not work for me. If I search for D4, I get two posts returned and there are dozens with D4 in the posts that I can find just by viewing a few discussions. :confused: I have tried advanced search several times and it still does not work for me.

Just tried it again now I get nothing even searching for Cat or Caterpillar!!.

[Old Magnet]

Same here, tried looking for info on fuel pump diaphragms and got zilch......except for a very convoluted requirement to get there.
With still no archives and dysfunctional search I see no progress other than keeping the lights on and the scammers off.

[Joe_Black]

I'm still working on the search function, and "fuel pump" brought up only two results including this thread. In working on the search database I've been occasionally clearing it which essentially means there isn't anything there to search. Once it's repopulated you'll have full search capability again, so please be patient as I'm now able to put more effort in to this now.

The real issue appears to be the short format of entries. Example: Searching on D4, D2 etc. doesn't bring up anything but if you put in D69U or D42T you get results.

So search "works" but it still isn't working for searches under 4 or 3 characters in length.

As for the archives, I'm awaiting final de-activation of the old forum before tackling that project. I'm sure that's right around the corner.

[Joe_Black]

Did some scheduled forum maintenance this evening, part of which included rebuilding the search index, so please give the search function a try. It should work fine now, but I'm interested in any feedback or issues encoutered.

Thanks! :)

Joe