Implemented [Suggestion] Dropdown menu on search bar

[yoghurtfarmer]

Would it be possible to have a drop down menu on the search bar with various options depending on where you are in the forum hierarchy.

Eg: If you were viewing a topic, the options could be:
"search this topic / thread"
"search this board"
"search this category"
"search the entire site"

If you were viewing a board, it would be:
"search this board"
"search this category"
"search the entire site"

And so on..

I see there's already a "Search this forum" button next to "Mark this forum read" but I feel it's rather oddly placed. With a drop down menu in the main search bar, it'd remove some redundancy.

 

[JVCode]

+1

 

[Floris]

Content-aware search option .. +1

 

[Dean]

Would it be possible to have a drop down menu on the search bar with various options depending on where you are in the forum hierarchy.

Eg: If you were viewing a topic, the options could be:
"search this topic / thread"

If you were viewing a board, it would be:
"search this board"

I would just have those 2 be the default conditions when in those areas.

Then when viewing specific forum, have it default to "search this forum".

Then the other options can show up under advanced search options.

I really like the idea!

 

[yoghurtfarmer]

^ Hm, that's a good idea too. Personally I'd rather the "Posted by Member" and "Newer Than" options be on the advanced search page.

 

[Forsaken]

Replacing 'Your Account' with a search dropdown would be a great change.

 

[yoghurtfarmer]

Replacing 'Your Account' with a search dropdown would be a great change.

Seems kind of out of place though

 

[Forsaken]

Seems kind of out of place though

The your account tab is already the same as the username dropdown on the right.
 

 

[hcmagix]

+1

 

[MrBlubke]

I think the search is just fine where it is, but yeah, I agree these options could be added +1

 

[Shamil]

Guys, if you support the idea, please like the post. This is outlined clearly in Mike's thread, stickied in this forum.