FAQ Search
 

This is a very simple modification, which will enforce the search length when searching the FAQ. Not sure whether it was 'forgotten' about, or simply not added intentionally.

I don't expect huge accolades here, it's a quick and easy fix. No templates, a simple file mod. If someone knows of a better way to do this, by all means I'm up for it!

In faq.php, find
After, add

This takes advantage of the globally set search length (for search.php).

Again, nothing major by any means, it's quick and simple. I just thought I'd pass it along for those that were interested in using it.

I ran across the need for this myself because on random forums, I would get an SQL error when trying a faq search with just one letter (a,b,c,etc), which shouldn't be allowed anyways.

Hopefully someone finds this useful, and, again, if you can come up with a better way to do it, by all means, post it in here for all of us to benefit from!

I dont think searching the FAQ's will be that server intensive to warrant a minimum search length, but thanks for sharing either way.

Like I said, I had (sort of) an ulterior motive for creating this.

I've noticed a bug in at least a few forums (still trying to pinpoint what causes it) where a search of a single character in the FAQ causes a mysql error.

Figured this would be at least a quick hack to get it fixed. I'm sure it's not that "intense" at all, but still, a quick and dirty way to force individuals to use the min. search length.