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There are a couple of locations and types of search functions on this site. I can't find any threads on how to do an efficient search on the site. I would like to see a FAQ on searching. I would like to better understand both search functions available. I would like everyone to learn how to search the site with better success.
The search function is located in the "tools" drop down bar. I usually use the "search forum" search. Only recently did I realise the "search, entire site" searches the TM's also.
There is also a search link at the top of all pages that is just under the word "Forum", that says "search"(with a little magnifying glass next to it). This is the same search as the one in the "tool" drop down bar that is "search, forum only".
I have found that searching for a few key words and selecting the "find all words" and selecting the appropriate forum to search in, to be my most effective method.(ie.. Rizzo's post on changing the short intake coolant hoses on the deuce) I thought of two key words to find, ie.. change and hose in the deuce forum. I was able to read the titles of the search results and find a couple good threads that covered this topic.
I usually think I can find what I need by searching but I would like to improve my success and others here as well.
How do others here use the search with good results? Let share some ideas here.
Even if you have no luck searching, post up so we can try to resolve the challenges we all have at times with the search function.
I have spent many hours in the chat rooms and I don't recall anyone really talking about how to effectively search the site. Maybe some scheduled lessons, nights?
The search function is located in the "tools" drop down bar. I usually use the "search forum" search. Only recently did I realise the "search, entire site" searches the TM's also.
There is also a search link at the top of all pages that is just under the word "Forum", that says "search"(with a little magnifying glass next to it). This is the same search as the one in the "tool" drop down bar that is "search, forum only".
I have found that searching for a few key words and selecting the "find all words" and selecting the appropriate forum to search in, to be my most effective method.(ie.. Rizzo's post on changing the short intake coolant hoses on the deuce) I thought of two key words to find, ie.. change and hose in the deuce forum. I was able to read the titles of the search results and find a couple good threads that covered this topic.
I usually think I can find what I need by searching but I would like to improve my success and others here as well.
How do others here use the search with good results? Let share some ideas here.
Even if you have no luck searching, post up so we can try to resolve the challenges we all have at times with the search function.
I have spent many hours in the chat rooms and I don't recall anyone really talking about how to effectively search the site. Maybe some scheduled lessons, nights?
