Dynamic Block for Quick Search

[Troy Degenhardt]

Hello

Is there a way to make a dynamic box with the contents of the Quick Search form in it?

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Many thanks,
Troy.

[Viktor]

Hello Troy,

Yes it's possible but this block may mess up pages with search forms. If you will show this new search block on search pages it will be with empty fields. But if you will show this block on other pages it will be ok.

create new file for example new_search_block.tpl and insert this code in:

Only registered members can view the code.

save it and upload in ftp://templates>>your_tepmplate>>tpl>>blocks

then go to Admin Panel >> Content Boxes and create new block with:
Key for example 'new_search_block'
Name - any
Box side: any
Box Type : smarty
Content: {include file='blocks'|cat:$smarty.const.RL_DS|cat:'new_sea rch_block.tpl'}

Show on Pages: where do you want to see this block for example Home

and save it.

Remember block key foe me it's: 'new_search_block'

Then go to: ftp://includes>>controllers>>common.inc.php

find code:

Only registered members can view the code. 

and after that add new code:

Only registered members can view the code. 

here you should write your block key

save it and check.

[Troy Degenhardt]

That's great - thanks Viktor.

[Abelardo Leal]

Hi, I have just did this example and show the search form on a category, how can I use a custom search form instead of quick search form??? lets say I want the description and price fields for this search on this category...

Thank You

[Dmitry]

Hello Abelardo Leal,

Hi, I have just did this example and show the search form on a category, how can I use a custom search form instead of quick search form??? lets say I want the description and price fields for this search on this category...

I checked your site and saw 3.2 version of script but Viktor describe the work for version 4.

Thanks.

[Abelardo Leal]

Hello Abelardo Leal,



I checked your site and saw 3.2 version of script but Viktor describe the work for version 4.

Thanks.

Hi Dmitry, I'm working on localhost with version 4, and I was able to execute the Viktor's example, but I want to use a custom search on every category.

Thanks

[Dmitry]

Hello Abelardo,

Hi Dmitry, I'm working on localhost with version 4, and I was able to execute the Viktor's example, but I want to use a custom search on every category.

Do you want to have one custom search form or few for categories or it will by listing type?
Waiting your reply.
Thanks.

[Viktor]

Hello Abelardo,

I think it will be customization because take many times and needs many changes for it.
If you want you may create a new ticket with your request and we will do it for you for a some fee.

[Abelardo Leal]

Hello Abelardo,



Do you want to have one custom search form or few for categories or it will by listing type?
Waiting your reply.
Thanks.

Yes, I need one custom search form for a category, lets say when I click on category CAMERAS I will show a Content Box on top with this search form.

Thank You

[Dmitry]

Hello Abelardo,

Yes, I need one custom search form for a category, lets say when I click on category CAMERAS I will show a Content Box on top with this search form.

1) Create new search form

admin panel > search forms > add new form.
add new form with key form example 'search_for_category' and select listing type then save and build new form

2) create new file for example search_form.tpl and insert this code in:

Only registered members can view the code.

save it and upload in ftp://templates>>your_tepmplate>>tpl>>blocks

3) add box in admin panel
then go to Admin Panel >> Content Boxes and create new block with:
Key for example 'search_box_for_category'
Box Type : smarty
Content: {include file='blocks'|cat:$smarty.const.RL_DS|cat:'search_ form.tpl' search_forms=$search_for_category type="listings"}

You need to add your listing type like it - type="listings"


4) Add code in common.inc.php
Then go to: ftp://includes>>controllers>>common.inc.php
You need to add code like say Viktor before:

Only registered members can view the code.

// buildSearch( 'search_for_category', 'listings');
'search_for_category' - it is 'Key' your custom form.
'listings' - it is 'Key' of listing type

It is all.
Thanks.