Nigel Day Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I reckon it would be fine within a single thread Bob. Across threads or topics, I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wright Stuff Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I agree regarding enhancing the search tool. Just a thought, when clicking 'create new thread', what about an automatic search on the proposed title, and an invitation to join an existing thread (rather than create a new one) if the topic is already covered. It might save the mods time from having to merge parallel threads on the same topic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Birthday pressies at 70? Great but unfair on those past 70 ( I am now 72 for instance. ) As for previewing a post. Just look at what you have just typed and use the cursor and delete and back back buttons to correct / edit your script. Then when happy with it press add post. It aint rocket etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wright Stuff Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 To be honest, thinking about it a bit more, searching within a thread is by far the most sensible new search requirement to request, because (as far as I can see), it's the only search that can't be achieved in other ways. For example, suppose I wanted to see the 'Chip-Shop' thread, but I'd forgotten its title. Typing "chippy" into the forum search box doesn't find it, but just doing an external Google search on "model flying chippy" gets it as the first hit. Similarly, to find a word on a page, I can just hit control+F and use the browser search facility. The only thing I can't find a way to do, is search a thread across multiple pages, without laboriously control+F-ing on every page! Edited By The Wright Stuff on 02/04/2015 12:38:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Posted by The Wright Stuff on 02/04/2015 12:37:19: The only thing I can't find a way to do, is search a thread across multiple pages, without laboriously control+F-ing on every page! That's exactly it. Searching through a thread that has 50+ pages for a bit on covering, glassing, soldering etc. isn't much fun currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Posted by onetenor on 02/04/2015 12:37:03: Birthday pressies at 70? Great but unfair on those past 70 ( I am now 72 for instance. ) As for previewing a post. Just look at what you have just typed and use the cursor and delete and back back buttons to correct / edit your script. Then when happy with it press add post. It aint rocket etc etc. you haven't had it time out on yet then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Harris 1 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 A more efficient way of uploading multiple images please.. I've uploaded a couple of hundred in the last few months and to say its the most tedious process is an understatement! I take more photos but end up being very selective because of the onerous task of getting them into an image gallery. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yep +1 for that one Jez - you lose the will to live if you've got a load of pics to upload Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 What about a Vale for the flying members no longer with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 What about altering the insert photo into a thread to allow it to pull directly from out PC rather than having to upload to the album then into the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Posted by Nigel Day on 02/04/2015 08:48:46: How about the ability to search WITHIN a thread? The other search options allow someone to search for a topic or item and brings up the threads. In a long thread it would be very useful to be able to look for instances of 'cowl', 'cockpit' or 'servo' for example. To search for anything in any post in any thread use Google with the site: option, eg: Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks Phil but that's a bit sledgehammer and nut. That would give me ALL threads where say 'cockpit' was mentioned - and it doesn't tell me which thread each search entry is in either. I want to search within one specific, long thread. Shouldn't be too difficult to provide but I appreciate it needs to go in the pile with all the other requests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yeah, but for now you cant Nigel. My point was that right now, as the forum stands, you can use Google You can easily narrow it down by including a word or phrase you remember from the thread, or a username. You can also exclude stuff you dont want by prefixing with a minus, eg: cockpit -programming -SX -multiplex site:modelflying.co.uk Edited By Phil Green on 03/04/2015 19:19:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Very true Phil. Thanks for the (hopefully) short-term work-around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 If a visual clue might help to narrow a search down, you also can click the image tab to supplement Phil's suggestion, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks for the feedback folks, all noted. I can't promise an immediate implementation but, I'll pass it on as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 A "donate" button for some forum members - ie - me! I do want a jet, with a MZ 28 radio set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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