Hopefully this will assist with multiple threads about the same topic.
ATS-Powered Search is Back (and the posts button too), page 1
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Topic started on 17-4-2008 @ 09:18 AM by SkepticOverlord
As promised, once the database server upgrade and transition was complete, we've returned two important aspects of site functionality that had become
problematic.
ATS-Powered Search
Nearly three years ago, we initiated core changes in our database schema to accommodate boolean searches of posts and threads. The boolean method provided exceptionally granular search capabilities, but over time, the massive size of our content database ended up being an overall performance issue, both for accommodating boolean capabilities, and in the search performance as well.
The new ATS Search linked in the menu bar is a completely re-written search routine that comes very close to the granularity of boolean as well as delivering a retooled search result that more closely matches the "ATS experience."
Our new search pages provides a collection of search tools:
1) Google: a more detailed form for using Google to run more complex searches on all of ATS than what would be possible with the small form at the top right of every page.
2) Search Topics: a form for searching only the text of thread topics within all forums, select forums, and by author name.
3) Search Posts: a form for locating specific text and phrases within the content of posts in specific forums, by specific members, within specific time frames.
4) Search Tags: a brand new method for searching thread tags, focusing on searching for single-words within the site-wide tag cloud. (this one is still in-progress as more functionality is planned in the near future)
All Posts By Member
The same attributes designed to accommodate boolean search was also slowing down delivery of results from the [POSTS] button that displays all posts by any given member... and as a result, high-volume use of this function would result in site-wide slow-downs.
After the upgrade to our new server and roll-back of the boolean accommodations (with a few other special ingredients), this function no longer impacts overall site performance, and has been returned. You can easily find all posts from a member by the link just below each of their posts, or the link on their profile page.
If you encounter any issues you may feel are bugs or needed improvements in the ATS-Powered searches, please use this thread to bring them up.
ATS-Powered Search
Nearly three years ago, we initiated core changes in our database schema to accommodate boolean searches of posts and threads. The boolean method provided exceptionally granular search capabilities, but over time, the massive size of our content database ended up being an overall performance issue, both for accommodating boolean capabilities, and in the search performance as well.
The new ATS Search linked in the menu bar is a completely re-written search routine that comes very close to the granularity of boolean as well as delivering a retooled search result that more closely matches the "ATS experience."
Our new search pages provides a collection of search tools:
1) Google: a more detailed form for using Google to run more complex searches on all of ATS than what would be possible with the small form at the top right of every page.
2) Search Topics: a form for searching only the text of thread topics within all forums, select forums, and by author name.
3) Search Posts: a form for locating specific text and phrases within the content of posts in specific forums, by specific members, within specific time frames.
4) Search Tags: a brand new method for searching thread tags, focusing on searching for single-words within the site-wide tag cloud. (this one is still in-progress as more functionality is planned in the near future)
All Posts By Member
The same attributes designed to accommodate boolean search was also slowing down delivery of results from the [POSTS] button that displays all posts by any given member... and as a result, high-volume use of this function would result in site-wide slow-downs.
After the upgrade to our new server and roll-back of the boolean accommodations (with a few other special ingredients), this function no longer impacts overall site performance, and has been returned. You can easily find all posts from a member by the link just below each of their posts, or the link on their profile page.
If you encounter any issues you may feel are bugs or needed improvements in the ATS-Powered searches, please use this thread to bring them up.
reply posted on 17-4-2008 @ 09:46 AM by ChadAndrewATS
reply to post by SkepticOverlord
The ATS-powered search features are working very well. I appreciate you & your staff. Thanks for developing & implementing so many great features for all of the members of this website to use, ATS staffers.
The ATS-powered search features are working very well. I appreciate you & your staff. Thanks for developing & implementing so many great features for all of the members of this website to use, ATS staffers.
reply posted on 17-4-2008 @ 11:31 AM by biggie smalls
reply to post by SkepticOverlord
Wow thank you Bill. That new search button looks amazing. I'm not sure I've ever had the pleasure of using it, but now I will be. Thanks again!
Wow thank you Bill. That new search button looks amazing. I'm not sure I've ever had the pleasure of using it, but now I will be. Thanks again!
reply posted on 18-4-2008 @ 10:01 AM by Alkhemist
reply to post by SkepticOverlord
Sorry, but I'm not sure where to ask this: Where can I find out what the different points (ATS, BTS, PTS) are and how the points are awarded? Thanks.
Sorry, but I'm not sure where to ask this: Where can I find out what the different points (ATS, BTS, PTS) are and how the points are awarded? Thanks.
