Hi!
Check the manual for ft_boolean_syntax variable.
It defines what character is used for every operator.
Space marks "default" operator - so you can change it.
On Jun 06, Sebastian wrote:
> I created a search app with fulltext, boolean, etc. i have two forms,
> one that allows the user to just enter a basic search in a single input
> field and a more advanced form with additional input areas for advanced
> boolean searches.. now, when you do not specify a boolean operator, what
> does it default to? i am thinking it defaults to a search similar to
> using LIKE %string%
>
> Basically i want to know what default boolean operator i should use for
> a 'basic' search or should i not use a boolean for the 'basic' search? i
> want to provide decent search results without forcing the user to go to
> advanced mode.
>
> just looking for tips/suggestions to tweak the results it returns and
> anything else i should know.
>
> lastly... this might be more related to php, if anyone knows of a
> reliable function/class to highlight search terms, please let me know.
>
Regards,
Sergei
--
__ ___ ___ ____ __
/ |/ /_ __/ __/ __ \/ / Sergei Golubchik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
/ /|_/ / // /\ \/ /_/ / /__ MySQL AB, Senior Software Developer
/_/ /_/\_, /___/\___\_\___/ Osnabrueck, Germany
<___/ www.mysql.com
--
MySQL General Mailing List
For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql
To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
