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[David Freeland]

I was trying to do a search for 01V96 and it returned no results.  I know I have used this string before without issues.  Ideas?

Thanks

[Rick Byers]

Just bought a 01V96 myself and was about to post the same question!!  

Also O1V96 doesn't work either!

[Dave Stevens]

The search code has been patched and will display searches with numbers in the string on new posts only.  Later tonight  when things die down we'll re index the forum so all searches in the current software archives will display properly.

Dave

[David Freeland]

Thanks, I see at least 1 post showing up on the search but still not getting previous posts.  Progress!

[Dave Stevens]

David Freeland wrote on Sun, 23 April 2006 09:38

Thanks, I see at least 1 post showing up on the search but still not getting previous posts.  Progress!

Having model numbers appear from previous posts in current searches isn't likely to happen due to engineering/time/budget issues.  It would be cheaper and easier to implement a standalone search engine/spider that would give better relevancy ratings.  I was a bit surprised to find out how many forum packages don't index numerical strings.

It's a pain the in ass it's not implemented but if you really need to you can use the Google site search feature to search Google's spidering of the site.

Dave

[John Horvath]

Just letting someone know, this problem still exists.

[Dave Stevens]

John Horvath wrote on Sun, 28 May 2006 16:25

Just letting someone know, this problem still exists.

I can search using numbers or strings no problem, the catch is that posts indexed previous to the fix being implemented aren't included in the index due to an infrastructure issue.

I'd suggest using the site serch feature of Google which is likely to yield better results.  The forum search is a basic sql search with no weighing or ranking algorythm.

Dave

[Bennett Prescott]

Dave wrote on Wed, 31 May 2006 23:59

no weighing or ranking algorythm

That must be that new musical style I've been hearing so much about... Algorhythm and Blues. <snark snark snark>

[Dave Stevens]

Bennett Prescott wrote on Thu, 01 June 2006 11:10

Dave wrote on Wed, 31 May 2006 23:59 no weighing or ranking algorythm That must be that new musical style I've been hearing so much about... Algorhythm and Blues. <snark snark snark>

Touche Benny....          

Just remember, old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill every time.  

Dave

[Thomas Harkin]

There's always the "Al Gore Rhythm and Blues Band"!