Feature request: parameterized search

I have a particular type of search that I run a lot - for tracks by track title. Each time I have to operate all the dialog controls even though I use the same settings: 'Track Title' and 'contains' for example.

I'd like the ability to save most of a search, and have Orange prompt me for the missing parts. In this example, that would be the Track Title. Other examples would certainly be possible.

This would certainly be one of my top requests, too. I know that the searches I most often make are for track titles and for artists (sidemen). A pain to have to start from scratch each time if I am doing a series of searches.

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Originally Posted by Balok

I have a particular type of search that I run a lot - for tracks by track title. Each time I have to operate all the dialog controls even though I use the same settings: 'Track Title' and 'contains' for example.

I'd like the ability to save most of a search, and have Orange prompt me for the missing parts. In this example, that would be the Track Title. Other examples would certainly be possible.

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Any chance of getting this added to the features request list?

This feature has been implemented. I'm still trying to release the update :)

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Originally Posted by andrei_c

This feature has been implemented. I'm still trying to release the update :)

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What's the problem Andrei?

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by andrei_c

This feature has been implemented. I'm still trying to release the update :)

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Hi Andrei,

Please can you make the latest build available to forum members as a link until you solve whatever problem you have encountered to release it.

Thanks

Joe

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Originally Posted by Joebugs

Hi Andrei,

Please can you make the latest build available to forum members as a link until you solve whatever problem you have encountered to release it.

Thanks

Joe

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Might be you want to make this a separate thread. I'm not sure whether Andrei will return to this one.

Here's the temporary link to beta build with parametrized search and bug fixes:
[url]http://www.firetongue.com/support/orgcdfull_16123.exe[/url]

Look for "Prompt" checkbox in Advanced search window.

Andrei

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Originally Posted by andrei_c

Here's the temporary link to beta build with parametrized search and bug fixes:
[url]http://www.firetongue.com/support/orgcdfull_16123.exe[/url]

Look for "Prompt" checkbox in Advanced search window.

Andrei

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THANKS for the link

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Originally Posted by andrei_c

Here's the temporary link to beta build with parametrized search and bug fixes:
[url]http://www.firetongue.com/support/orgcdfull_16123.exe[/url]

Look for "Prompt" checkbox in Advanced search window.

Andrei

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I haven't figured out what the "Prompt for Value" check box does??????

Andrei, please can you explain what it does.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Joebugs

I haven't figured out what the "Prompt for Value" check box does??????

Andrei, please can you explain what it does.

Thanks

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Here's what I did:

1. Build an advanced query to search for track titles containing, and checked this box.
2. Saved the query.
3. When I access the query, Orange displays a prompt for the track title.
4. It worked well when I tried it.

Andrei: Thanks for implementing this! I expect it to be a huge time saver!

When I run a saved query from the homepage, I get the prompt and the query finds matching elements based on what I enter.

When I call the Advanced Search dialog box and load a query, then click Search, I never get a prompt. Instead, it returns every element (tracks, in this case).

The query was for 'Track Title' and 'contains' and Prompt for Value was checked. I can send you the .daq file if you think it would help.

I finally remembered to check this in the new version (6.4.6.16412) and it works properly now, thanks!