Re: Location / Name / Category Search

Thanks, I'm sure this is a common issue others must have run into
before - will definitely have a look around at other database/search
forums. Hoping there is an elegant solution somewhere which doesn't
involve some horribly complex algorithm.

On Feb 7, 11:08 pm, Rossko <ros...@culzean.clara.co.uk> wrote:
> > Does anyone have any general advice about how we might implement a
> > search function which can intelligently determine and order results
> > for location/name/category without the user having to select what type
> > of search they are doing?
>
> That is a "how do I use a database" question, and not at all maps
> related.  The API is useful for displaying results, but not for
> constructing search parameters.  Look into WHERE and/or HAVING
> clauses.  Guessing what the user wants without letting them tell you
> makes it more difficult.  You might get more detailed help in a
> database forum.

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