Is there a way to use "Search" to find a list of post with attachments? For instance, all post containing excel attachments in software forum. If so, how do I do it? If not, it would sure be nice to be able to do it. Thanks sulong
That type of search is not possible right now. However, I do like the idea of having that type of functionality.
I have noticed that the search feature could be a bit more robust generally. searching for posts with attachments would be a great one. Also searching for phrases would rock and IMO reduce a lot of redudant threads being started. I find that if I search for something for a while and can't find it I just say "screw it" and start a thread. Lots of time someone will chime in immediately with a prior thread on the same subject. JT
Baron, Another useful search would be a search within a thread, so a "search this thread" search. nitro
As long as we're making suggestions A way to "mark" threads we find in our searches, and have those "marks" in our account page, for later, or repeated reference, would also help.
I have inadvertently stumbled upon an undocumented feature, perhaps inserted as a backdoor by the software developers, which does in fact allow for a modified search of this type. The syntax is the same as for the advanced search, but with the addition of [file extension]>>[link]. The search engine returns a list of links. Following is an example : To find all posts that contain "beautiful woman" and an attached .gif, enter the following : beautiful AND woman [gif]>>[link] The result is : http://elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=412066 http://elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=84960