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Thank you Dan for replying!
The solution is much needed.

*apologizes, I’m not sure of the proper etiquette for using the @ function. What would be the best way to use that for future references.

You confirmed my suspicions, that the search function can be drawn from the index.php file located in wp-content\plugins\buddypress\bp-templates\bp-legacy\buddypress\members.

I agree that assigning the page on the front end would be extremely easier, however I have two directory’s. One custom and one buddypress original.

The goal is to have more than one directory page with different parameters.

For example:

A directory for members who are from the united states only

vs a directory for members who are artist only

How could I customize the front-end buddypresss directory setup page to add additional assignable directories?

for example:
If I create an addition members-loop.php and name it art-members-loop.php, how would I get that show up on the buddpress front-end under the directory pages set up section as an additional directory set up option?

Thank you again for your help! It is much needed.