Can the forum's search be improved?

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jb123
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Can the forum's search be improved?

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If I try to search for `USB_SEL_A`, it says
The following words in your search query were ignored because they are too common words: USB SEL A.
You must specify at least one word to search for. Each word must consist of at least 4 characters and must not contain more than 84 characters excluding wildcards.
Is there a setting to get rid of this restriction and make the search more useful? I have to search with Google instead of the forum's own search.
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CousinItt
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Post by CousinItt »

I just use google instead, as you said, e.g. search for "USB_SEL_A" site:xcore.com

It looks like phpbb can be modified to improve searching but I doubt they will want to put in the effort.
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Post by migueljds »

Hi jb123, I've had a look at the phpbb search settings. The search settings can be configured. I've changed the restrictions now and reindexed the site. I've tested out searching for USB_SEL_A and we have some search results coming up now.
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Post by jb123 »

migueljds wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:07 am Hi jb123, I've had a look at the phpbb search settings. The search settings can be configured. I've changed the restrictions now and reindexed the site. I've tested out searching for USB_SEL_A and we have some search results coming up now.
Great, thank you!
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