Hi
Sorry, can anyone help with this please.
Thanks
Paul
If you are referring to the “built-in” search form on the Members directory page, it searches all xprofile fields that have entries in the bp_xprofile_data table, as well as, the “users table” (“user_login” or “user_nicename”) for the given search term. Additionally, the query is based on the “Like” operator with a “wildcard” (%) in front and after the search term, e.g., LIKE '%" . $searh_term . "%'".
In essence, a word such as “usable” will return as a hit for a search term of “usa”. So, what you will, most likely, want is a more advanced search capability of which you can:
- Code it yourself – see flexibility in members loop, caveat: this is old information but it provides insight as to how to go about it, sans a search form.
- Give the BP Profile Search plugin a try to see if it fits your needs.
Other than the above examples, there are available commercial plugins that you should be able to find on you own.
Thanks
BP profile search worked great for us
Paul
