Questions about searching

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1999


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 24501
interpreted = N
texte = I'm evaluating Webcatalog, and have some questions. I've got a working search form, but it needs considerable refinement. Here's the code for the search form.
then more fields for about 10 searchable fields. Notedisplay.tpl has a [FoundItems] context, which all works OK.Questions: 1. I'm using commands because I don't really see how to do this type of form searching with a Search context. Since I will actually be buying Typhoon Pro, I guess I will have to switch to a Search context. How do I do forms with a context?2. I would like users to be able to select both the operator for each field, and the field to sort by. I know how to hard code these elements, but how do I make them variables?3. The search results in a list of found items in brief format, with a link to each Full Record using the serial number field. From the Full Record, how do I provide a button to return to the list? From the Full Record, can I provide a link to the next Full Record?4. Can I display the search criteria, as in You searched for Composer contains Beethoven and Title contains symphony?Paul Cary (216) 795-3114 Public Services Librarian mailto:pac5@po.cwru.edu The Cleveland Institute of Music RTFM------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Questions about searching (Joseph D'Andrea 1999)
  2. Questions about searching (Paul Cary 1999)
I'm evaluating Webcatalog, and have some questions. I've got a working search form, but it needs considerable refinement. Here's the code for the search form. then more fields for about 10 searchable fields. Notedisplay.tpl has a [founditems] context, which all works OK.Questions: 1. I'm using commands because I don't really see how to do this type of form searching with a Search context. Since I will actually be buying Typhoon Pro, I guess I will have to switch to a Search context. How do I do forms with a context?2. I would like users to be able to select both the operator for each field, and the field to sort by. I know how to hard code these elements, but how do I make them variables?3. The search results in a list of found items in brief format, with a link to each Full Record using the serial number field. From the Full Record, how do I provide a button to return to the list? From the Full Record, can I provide a link to the next Full Record?4. Can I display the search criteria, as in You searched for Composer contains Beethoven and Title contains symphony?Paul Cary (216) 795-3114 Public Services Librarian mailto:pac5@po.cwru.edu The Cleveland Institute of Music RTFM------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Paul Cary

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