Hi,
One thing I think you might consider doing is putting a box
or call-out close to the query box that illustrates the what
each of the query operators means. We do this on our
Advanced Search, but also include a guided search with it.
That way, when they see a search constructed using the
templates, they have a visual cue to help them understand
the syntax that has just appeared in the box.
Unfortunately, all our products are subscription based, but
if anyone would like to see a screenshot, just let me know
and I'll send you a screen captures.
Cheers!
Shelley
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08/22/2008
10:25 AM
Hi,
We came to this solution because we needed to accommodate
existing
users that are already very comfortable with the query
syntax, so a
free form search field was required... and since we were
already doing
that, and the search syntax is more powerful than any form
could be, i
decided that we should at least try to teach people about
the query
syntax.
if a user doesn't want to learn it they can just use the
form and hit
submit, but this way there is the opportunity for power
users to
really get into searching.
we are also struggling with a way to update the form based
on a typed
query, especially to allow people to edit a query after
submitting it.
i have some ideas, but it's in early stages.
matt
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