Search funtion and using the browser back button

[casalguidi]

Is there anyway that you can keep the search results without losing them each time you click on a hit?

Using the back button takes me back to "page expired"

Casalguidi

[sjsbc]

Hi,

I do it slightly differently.  When I have a list of search results I keep that page open on the computer.  When I see the one I want to look at, I "right click" on it and from the pop up menu "left click" on "Open in New Window" .

This gives you a new box with the one result in to look at and keeps the original search list intact.

Sue

[Kazza]

Hi,

Another way to do it is to press the shift key as you click on the link,  this also opens a new window. 

Thanks to Berlin Bob for that tip,  it works elsewhere too. 

Kazza.

[trystan]

Casalguidi,

The technical reason why we "expire" (or don't keep) search results is because it takes up a lot of RootsChat memory to save the results of every search I'm afraid - and if there is a lot of searching going on it can make things slower for everybody.     If we could afford a more powerful server, then we could do it. 

Trystan

[casalguidi]

Many thanks for your replies everybody.  At least I know it's not me then  

Must try and remember the other options next time!

Thanks again

Casalguidi

[Carmela]

Casalguidi, thank you for asking the question. I was just about to ask for help with the same problem. It's been driving me mad for about a week, on freeBMD and IGI. A big thank you to everyone who answered.
 
Regards,
Carmela

[Keith Bateman]

If you want to find one of your own posts - press the "Advanced search" and put your name in the "by user" window

Plus of course your "Words"

Keith

[casalguidi]

Carmela

I don't think you should be having that problem with IGI and freebmd.  Try clearing your internet history, cookies etc..

Casalguidi

[Carmela]

Hi Casalguidi,
Have already done things you suggested. It made no difference. At least now with the opening in a new window trick, I don't have to fill out the search form again and again. I would like to know what is causing this problem and fix it. Any more ideas? I have only basic computer knowledge.
 
Thanks,
Carmela