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I put this together relatively quick so I am sure it's not perfect. Let me know if you find any problems with it. The module is quite flexible and allows you to create custom search forms using the fields you want.

Module output looks like the attached image. (Thanks holahola)

Updated file - April 25
- Added better support for numeric and date fields
- Search values now also retained in text fields
- Textarea,code fields automatically converted to text fields

Updated file - April 25 - 2
- Fixed template suffix not being recognized
- Fixed itemid hidden field for Itemid hack to xajax file

Updated file - April 25 - 3
- Added keywords text field to default template. Of course it can be removed if not necessary.

Haha, I'm so happy with this module! Haven't test through every part of it but so far it is really good and suit exactly my needs. Man, like you said, a very powerful module :D!

Anyway, 2 bugs. Or maybe u can test it again to confirm if it is a bug. The template suffix parameter is not working. I added a "_places" suffix but its still using the default template. And the Itemid is not retained. "Itemid="

Glad you liked it :) I uploaded a new version to fix the problems you found.

Haha you are fast! The templates suffix issue has been solved, but the null Itemid issue still remains. Any idea? :)

You have to use the new template in the zip or update the itemid hidden field.

Oh.. Ya. Thx for that!

Seems quite stable now although haven't test with all types of fields :). I think can make announcement for it so other users can benefits! Anyway is it possible to integrate jreviews search module with it? Means that works as a keyword filter field, on top of those other list and text field.

I have added the keywords text field as well. Remember you have to use the new template because the field is in it. Replace all module files if you downloaded a previous version.

Can't thank you enough!

It would be great if you can post a picture/s of the module output so other's can have an idea of what the module does. Thanks!

To every1, I would say this is a must have module! It is also really easy to customize to fit your needs, just read the instructions. A simple sample looks like this.

(http://www.myhebe.com.sg/MyUploads/adv_search_example.gif)

Enjoy this great module!

The module is working very well. I have only one problem : I can't display two occurences of the module in the same page (with different templates and criterias).

I small error on my part. Open the mod_jreviews_advsearch.php file and at the top, change:


with:

It's working now. Thank you.

Hi, I realize that unlike the default search field, the keywords field doesn't search through all custom fields. Is it possible to make it search through all custom fields?

No, it's not possible. The default advanced search form also does not search in all fields and the module is just another way of using the advanced search. The ability to add custom fields to the form is what allows you to search on those fields, otherwise, keyword text field and any other field would be overlapping.

Only simple search allows you to search on all fields, because there's no other field involved in the search.

Maybe that was confusing, but this is not something that can be easily changed.

Oh, Ic. Dats ok & no problem! I'll just add a keywords field to have authors type in keywords themselves.

This module is a great addition to JReviews, just what I need for my site. I have managed to adapt the html template to include four of my custom fields. However it displays the first five options in that custom field, resulting in this module taking up a large part of the front page all the time. I was wondering if it is possible to show the text "Select {custom field name} only, for each custom field, and then see all options once the dropdown arrow is clicked. As with the category field, which initially just show the text "Select Category". This would result in a more concise search module on the front page of my website

Are you talking about a multiple select list? If you go to modules and edit the module, read the instructions and you will find how to convert that field to a single select field.

Thanks that does exactly what I need. Next time I will try and read all the instructions

Hey, is it possible to control the width of the select list and textfield? For some multiple option fields, I have values that are quite long, which cause the select list in the module to stretch out of the module. The textfield fits ok to the my template default's width, but stretched out a little in narrowed width.

So is it possible to set a fix width for these fields in the module?

Edit the module's customfield template, found in the module folder and style the input elements anyway you want.

Bcos I have tried things like <div style="width:140px;">{JR_SERVICESTYPE|S}</div> or <span> tags to control the width. And also used tables to manually sets width for cells, but none works. Do you have any suggestions?

Not that template, the customfields template. You will find there the code that generates the fields.

Oh my bad! K i'll try :) Thx

I think the section id filter for this module is not working (maybe also the category and criteria). Can u check again to confirm? Thx :)

It works. If you put your mouse over Category Select List Settings you will read that it says:


Which means the filter only affects which categories are shown on the list. If you are not showing the categories, then they don't do anything. If you still want to filter by category or criteria without showing the category list, then you can add hidden fields to the form:

CATEGORIES:


CRITERIA:


You just need to look at the source of the advanced search form and you can pretty much build forms anyway you want with this module. For the time being, I am not going to complicate the module with more settings.

Hi,
After finished installation, I can see nothing in the advance search page. How to configure the file?Any documents for me to download?

This board is for the modules. I think your problem is with the custom fields, no? You should read the quick setup guide included in the zip file and also the documentation here:

http://www.reviewsforjoomla.com/Documentation/Getting-started-Installation-and-setup_3/

If I'm editing an entry, an editor panel shows in the advanced search module as well.

Thanks, I will have to look into this and have no immediate solution.

Hi There People,

Getting a few horrible errors when i try and use this :

Warning: include_once(/var/www/web492/web/modules/../components/com_jreviews/jreviews.init.php) [function.include-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /var/www/web492/web/modules/mod_jreviews_advsearch.php on line 39

Warning: include_once() [function.include]: Failed opening '/var/www/web492/web/modules/../components/com_jreviews/jreviews.init.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/share/php:/usr/share/pear') in /var/www/web492/web/modules/mod_jreviews_advsearch.php on line 39

Fatal error: Class 'patTemplate' not found in /var/www/web492/web/modules/mod_jreviews_advsearch.php on line 80

Any ideas what might be happening here ?

Are you using the version of the module that is included in the jReviews zip package from the client area?

Hi Alejandro,

I used the module from here :
http://www.reviewsforjoomla.com/option,com_smf/Itemid,34/topic,1515.0/

Uriel, update your forum email to match client area email. Until then I will not answer any more questions.

Dear Alejandro,

1) I did not know i have to be a registered user to use this module.
2) I used only 1 email address to sign up with - that being my mail email address.
3) Can you actually tell me what is going on here ? - I got refered to this forum from joomla.org so i registered here and downloaded the module. Why is it that you will not answer my posts ? Do i have to have membership to this site or what ? ???

Not a registered user, a trial user or a paying customer.
I see now. It was my understanding that you were either a trial user or a paying customer.

There's no membership on this site. I refrain from answering posts from users that don't have either a trial or a full licensed version of jReviews because in the past I have found out I had been helping users with old, pirated copies of jReviews. You can't use this module without the jReviews component because the advanced search capability is in jReviews, not the module.

Apologies - i did not know i need to buy other components to use this.

I will stop asking questions then as i clearly don't have the correct level on this site and i don't want to install all sorts of other stuff to achieve something simple.

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

Cheers