How To Use The Search Button

SupernornSupernorn Best. Picture. Ever. Made. Ever. Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7608Members, Constellation
edited October 2004 in NS General Discussion
<div class="IPBDescription">A step by step guide</div> The 60th NS on Hl2 thread has inspired me to created this step by step guide, yes folks...On how to use the search button.

o <i>Step One: How to find the search button.</i>

Click on a forum section, like say General Discussion. Scroll your way down to the bottom of the page until you see something that looks like this:

<img src='http://img23.exs.cx/img23/8556/OGM_SEARCH.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

o <i>Step Two: How to use the search button.</i>

Type in what you are looking for. For this example I have picked "NS on Hl2"
Do not be overly specific. You will usually be far more successfull if you are vague.
"Natural-selection Custom Alien model pack" wont get as many results as "Alien pack"

Also dont forget to be forum section specific. you wont find many "NS on Hl2" threads in the custom forum.

Once you have entered your details, press the "Go" button. For the Logically challenged amongst you:

<img src='http://img42.exs.cx/img42/3406/omg_search2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

If you see something like this:

<img src='http://img42.exs.cx/img42/6342/omg_search3.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Do not panic! this is perfectly normal. This means you have successfully used the search button. We've come a long way now, but we need to complete the final step:


o <i>Step Three: Getting results.</i>

<img src='http://img29.exs.cx/img29/1056/OMG_RESULTS.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Congratulations you have results! Now all you have to do from this point on is choose which threads you believe will answer your question.

If you were forced to come here after suggesting NS on HL2, just look at all the wonderfully informative threads I found using our best friend...Search!

<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76245' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...showtopic=76245</a>

<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=70686&st=0&hl=' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...=70686&st=0&hl=</a>

<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75206&hl=' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...topic=75206&hl=</a>

<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74970&hl=' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...topic=74970&hl=</a>

<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74206&hl=' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...topic=74206&hl=</a>

<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=72429&hl=' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...topic=72429&hl=</a>



P.S. Mintman sucks.

Comments

  • MintmanMintman Join Date: 2003-05-30 Member: 16866Members
    edited October 2004
  • CartiCarti Join Date: 2003-07-12 Member: 18099Members, Constellation
    supernorn2000 wins.
  • Vinegar_NinjaVinegar_Ninja Join Date: 2003-01-12 Member: 12211Members
    yes, again we are blessed with norn inteligence and love.
    mintman DOES suck <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • SLizerSLizer Join Date: 2003-11-07 Member: 22363Members, Constellation
    Nice bit of sarcasm around there. WINN4R!!!eleven
  • Marik_SteeleMarik_Steele To rule in hell... Join Date: 2002-11-20 Member: 9466Members
    For fellow 3-second-attention-span Americans who like TV and its moving pictures more than big words, you can learn from this short summary:
  • MetalcatMetalcat Join Date: 2004-08-11 Member: 30528Members
    remember: do never post in topics found with the search thing.

    it will get you flamed for threadomancy
  • AlienCowAlienCow Join Date: 2003-09-20 Member: 21040Members
    Had to be said, I guess.
  • adi0adi0 Join Date: 2004-10-07 Member: 32142Members
    3 questions

    1. is "advanced search" disabled? can't find it.
    2. how do i search 4 a phrase and a word ("custom map" supersiege)
    3. does "AND OR NOT + -" or similar work?
  • RetalesRetales Panigg cultist Join Date: 2003-08-07 Member: 19180Members
    /me smells sarcasm <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • WishCowWishCow Join Date: 2004-08-22 Member: 30789Members
    Also, add this link to the end of the post:
    <a href='http://albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php' target='_blank'>http://albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php</a>

    For those who are too lazy to read.
  • SupernornSupernorn Best. Picture. Ever. Made. Ever. Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7608Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-adi0+Oct 12 2004, 05:20 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (adi0 @ Oct 12 2004, 05:20 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> 3 questions

    1. is "advanced search" disabled? can't find it.
    2. how do i search 4 a phrase and a word ("custom map" supersiege)
    3. does "AND OR NOT + -" or similar work? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    1: I Cant find it, so I assume so.
    2: The search function wont like that.
    3: AND and OR seem to work, but I cant be certain.
  • AlienCowAlienCow Join Date: 2003-09-20 Member: 21040Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-WishCow+Oct 12 2004, 04:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (WishCow @ Oct 12 2004, 04:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Also, add this link to the end of the post:
    <a href='http://albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php' target='_blank'>http://albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php</a>

    For those who are too lazy to read. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Classic lol.

    WishCow? Are we related? <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • im_lostim_lost TWG Rule Guru Join Date: 2003-04-26 Member: 15861Members
    This thread won't help, though. The people that come here and post that without searching are the same people that don't read anything before posting. They also won't make another post outside of that thread, or ever read any threads besides the one they created.
  • ClashenClashen Join Date: 2003-08-22 Member: 20087Members
    were is this seerch buttn you talk ?? hl2 on ns when?<!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • DistortedDistorted Join Date: 2004-08-20 Member: 30737Members, Constellation
    lol gj this will help some noobies <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • DC_DarklingDC_Darkling Join Date: 2003-07-10 Member: 18068Members, Constellation, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver
    only point this thread has is entertaining oldbies cause n00bs won't read it.
    Pure gold though.
  • DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-adi0+Oct 12 2004, 10:20 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (adi0 @ Oct 12 2004, 10:20 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->3 questions

    1. is "advanced search" disabled? can't find it.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    1) Hit the search button on the top right - it should be above the '0 New Messages' link.
  • TOmekkiTOmekki Join Date: 2003-11-25 Member: 23524Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Clashen+Oct 12 2004, 12:08 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Clashen @ Oct 12 2004, 12:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> were is this seerch buttn you talk ?? hl2 on ns when???? ??? ??? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    :D
  • ForlornForlorn Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 2634Banned
    this entire thread is spam
  • ModChaosControlModChaosControl HiveMind NS bot creator Join Date: 2004-03-31 Member: 27613Members
    Nooo! I clicked the wrong button! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->


    I'll laugh when the first person posts "But it still doesnt work! Will NS Be on HL2??"
  • adi0adi0 Join Date: 2004-10-07 Member: 32142Members
    edited October 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin-Dragon_Mech+Oct 12 2004, 02:28 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Dragon_Mech @ Oct 12 2004, 02:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-adi0+Oct 12 2004, 10:20 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (adi0 @ Oct 12 2004, 10:20 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->3 questions

    1. is "advanced search" disabled? can't find it.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    1) Hit the search button on the top right - it should be above the '0 New Messages' link. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    maybe it requires some sort of access code to unlock? been using powerboard 4 some time and i really miss adv. search feature here <!--emo&::asrifle::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/asrifle.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='asrifle.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    ohh btw: when will ns go source? <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->


    --- UPD: ----

    man, i assume it's called 'Advanced Mode'?
    <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=Help&CODE=01&HID=10' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...&CODE=01&HID=10</a>

    seen more detailed search @ similar forum, that's why i'm asking
  • DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-adi0+Oct 13 2004, 07:31 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (adi0 @ Oct 13 2004, 07:31 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->maybe it requires some sort of access code to unlock? been using powerboard 4 some time and i really miss adv. search feature here  <!--emo&::asrifle::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/asrifle.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='asrifle.gif' /><!--endemo-->  <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    It shouldn't, but try <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=Search&f=1' target='_blank'>this link <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--></a>
  • CerebralCerebral Join Date: 2003-06-25 Member: 17689Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Forlorn+Oct 12 2004, 04:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Forlorn @ Oct 12 2004, 04:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> this entire thread is spam <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    which is why i'm not surprised to see you posting in it....postcount++
  • TomCerulTomCerul Join Date: 2002-11-22 Member: 9614Members
    OMG n00b ! use the search function before you duplicate posts!!!!!111!
    <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=Search&CODE=show&searchid=8e7c4bcdb3415f1facd7d4128db1ae3c&search_in=posts&result_type=topics&highlite=search' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...highlite=search</a>

    We've covered "Use the Search Luke" a gajillion times already!!! Why can't you noobs search before you post?


    <!--emo&::lerk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/lerk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='lerk.gif' /><!--endemo-->
    Yes, it's a joke. Really. Stop, it's a joke, don't flip out. Calm down. Take a deep breath and let it out by saying "Ha" several times.

    oh and I can't believe no one made this joke yet. wtheck?
  • adi0adi0 Join Date: 2004-10-07 Member: 32142Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-TomCerul+Oct 13 2004, 01:18 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (TomCerul @ Oct 13 2004, 01:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> OMG n00b ! use the search function before you duplicate posts!!!!!111!
    <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=Search&CODE=show&searchid=8e7c4bcdb3415f1facd7d4128db1ae3c&search_in=posts&result_type=topics&highlite=search' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...highlite=search</a>

    We've covered "Use the Search Luke" a gajillion times already!!! Why can't you noobs search before you post? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    if it's for me u n00b, than you're quite a n00b calling me a n00b, n00b.

    no hard feelings though <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • AlkillerAlkiller Join Date: 2004-05-23 Member: 28847Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-adi0+Oct 13 2004, 07:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (adi0 @ Oct 13 2004, 07:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> if it's for me u n00b, than you're quite a n00b calling me a n00b, n00b. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I'm no good at math >_<
  • ModChaosControlModChaosControl HiveMind NS bot creator Join Date: 2004-03-31 Member: 27613Members
    I believe he is calling you a noob because of the fact that you've only got 17 posts.
  • Nemesis_ZeroNemesis_Zero Old European Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 75Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    <span style='color:red'>***Locked.***</span>

    Does the term 'going south' ring a bell?
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