Search Page tutorial

Squiz Matrix Support
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Hi,

I am new to the Squiz Matrix CMS and need to create a Search page to query a database and show results. I read the manual but can quite get how to query the DB straight without creating searchable assets. Specifically I need to know how to configure the search button such that it queries the DB. Please help.    

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Have you looked into using the DB Data Source asset? It can be used to query a Database and you can use dynamic inputs which should allow you to search.

 

http://manuals.matrix.squizsuite.net/data/chapters/db-data-source

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Have you looked into using the DB Data Source asset? It can be used to query a Database and you can use dynamic inputs which should allow you to search.

 

http://manuals.matrix.squizsuite.net/data/chapters/db-data-source

 

Thanks,

 

I will give ths a try.

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Would anybody have a piece of code on how to set up the Search Page which queries a database? I read the links suggested and could really use a quick tutorial or example. I want a simple search page code and just think it would be quicker if somebody else has something similar or jus an example. Thanks for your help Nic.

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Here is a video of how to setup a search page:

 

http://matrixusers.com/tutorials/search

http://matrixusers.com/tips/build-your-own-search

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Would anybody have a piece of code on how to set up the Search Page which queries a database? I read the links suggested and could really use a quick tutorial or example. I want a simple search page code and just think it would be quicker if somebody else has something similar or jus an example. Thanks for your help Nic.

 

I think we need to clear up exactly what you want. First you said you needed to query a database, and then you said you wanted a search page.

 

If you need to query an external database, or anything that is not in Matrix, you will need to use the DB Date Source asset that I mentioned above.

 

If you are wanting to search within Matrix then that is a more simple setup. :)

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I have done a bit more reading and think the DB Data Source is a good place to start.

I am actually adding a search page that queries an external DB.

I thought there would be some code out there that I could quickly customize and use but I will continue with reading and will yell out if I get stuck.

Thanks all.