Message Search 1.0

Description:

Allows searching posts using exact text criteria. This add-on is designed for use by admins and moderators only.

(Example of Options page)



(Example of search results)



(Example of User Group Permissions)



Features:

• Exact text searching.
• Optional Search field for excluding text.
• All phrases start with messagesearch_ for your convenience.

Questions and Answers:

Q: Will search text be found in private forums?
A: Yes.

Q: Will search text be found in soft deleted posts and threads?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I enter any search text including quotes and slashes?
A: Yes.

Installation:

1. Download messagesearch_v1.0.zip and unzip it.
2. Upload the Andy folder to your server. The correct location will be library/Andy.
3. From your Admin Control Panel, go to the "Install Add-on" page.
4. Upload the addon-MessageSearch_v1.0.xml file.
5. Click the Install Add-on button.

How to use:

1. Set the User Group Permissions. Normally only the Administrative and Moderator groups should be allowed to use this add-on.
2. Go to the Options page to enter your search criteria.
3. Add "messagesearch" to your forum URL.
   
   Examples:
   
   Code:

   Full Friendly URLs
   http://www.domain.com/messagesearch
   http://www.domain.com/forums/messagesearch
   
   non-Full Friendly URLs
   http://www.domain.com/index.php?messagesearch
   http://www.domain.com/forums/index.php?messagesearch

4. Search results will be displayed.

Sending a donation:

If you like this add-on, please consider sending a small donation.

https://www.paypal.me/andybajka

Thank you.