Creating an instant style search
I'm working on trying to implement low-search to perform a dynamic instant search but the forwarding with the encrypting search string is causing me troubles.
For a temporary solution I updated mod.low_search.php and added a check before the script redirects to check if the ajax variable is set and if so to automatically just call the redirected uri and output it.
Since I'm not looking for pagination I think this is a good short term fix but was wondering if this type of functionality is ever planned for the future or if there's an existing way to do this that I'm just missing. Thanks!
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Low 28 Jul 2011 12:40
Hey Justin,
Not quite sure what you did, or what it is you need implementing, exactly... Can you send me your altered file so I can take a look? You can send it to low at loweblog dot com.
Low 9 Aug 2011 07:05
Hi Justin,
I've looked into this, and it looks like EE changes its output when an Ajax call is detected. I can see how this could be awkward, so I'll try and add better Ajax support for Low Search in an upcoming version.
Chris Chiles 9 Apr 2012 15:28
Hi Low,
I was just wondering if you've had a chance to implement any Ajax support. I want to use Low Search because of it's speed, but I'd rather not hack the module, if I don't have to.
Thanks,
- Chris
Low 10 Apr 2012 09:25
Hi Chris,
I've added a workaround to the upcoming version, which should be released this month.