.

I think I found a solution but that requires your approval of course. I modified the ossn_com file as follows:

    $wall = new OssnWall;
    $query = input('q');
    $search_options = array("search_type" => true, "description" => $query, 'type' => 'user',
            'distinct' => true);

    //if not admin user add where caluse to limit reach
    if(!ossn_isAdminLoggedin()){

    $posts = $wall->SearchPosts($search_options);       
    $search_options['count'] = true;      
    $count = $wall->SearchPosts($search_options);

    }else{

$posts = $wall->getAllPosts(array('search_type' => true,
                                    'description' => $query,
                                    'type' => 'user',
                                    'distinct' => true));
$count = $wall->getAllPosts(array(
        'search_type' => true,
        'description' => $query,
        'type' => 'user',
        'distinct' => true,
        'count' => true,

));     


    }

    $found['users'] = $posts;
    $search = ossn_plugin_view('searchposts/search/view', $found);
    $search .= ossn_view_pagination($count);
    if(empty($posts)) {
        return ossn_print('ossn:search:no:result');
     }
        return $search;

Thank you so much for making a complete component available, Jason.

I think this may not only motivate other members to contribute their own Ossn enhancements, but also helps to find bugs, optimize the code, or discuss completely different solutions.

Hi Z-man,
I tried to add a response with examples, but I got an error message stating "Can not add reply". I also tried wrapping my code examples in the code braces atop this editor, but it was breaking in the preview.

I have created a repository on github. I added the component here

Best,
Jason

You may edit my posts, yes, but I doubt you can save your edition.

BTW I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the terms and conditions of this forum that you agreed to when you registered. In particular:

> If you solved your issue you should post the steps you followed to
> solve issue.

Of course we're all happy that you solved your idea "in surprisingly a very short period of time", but we would be happier if you would have told us HOW you did it.

Also, Z-Man... I'm able to edit your posts. Once I'm logged in I have the ability to edit anyone's post or response. ** Edit ** I am trying to show the image, but this editor is making the following entry instead https://imgur.com/PM7gc2b
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Thanks everyone for the input and help (Rishi). I was able to get this done in surprisingly a very short period of time. Working great and exactly what I wanted. Thanks again.

Jason

You asked what you're missing.
Reading the documentation in first place, perhaps? As explained in https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org/wiki/view/704/should-i-modify-core-files
altering of core files is a no-go.

Thanks to the modular concept of Ossn any new feature or improvement can be achieved by additional components. Aside from that: Any Database operation needs extra care and understanding - without results may be dangerous and unpredictable. Thus instead of blindly 'cloning' existing code I'd recommend to

• start with a clean new Ossn
• use PHPMyAdmin and note already existing rows of data
• Do one action (like adding a post or a comment)
• grab PHPMyAdmin again and compare the changes
• study the classes/methods responsible for these changes
• develop a new component extending the class you found in the last step and add your own method to retrieve what you need.

Hi Bansh Rishi. I have just sent an email to you. I also just downloaded a copy of Who is Online to begin working. Should be pretty easy, but we shall see.

Thank you!
Jason

you can email me about this if you want, I was able to modify the free WhoIsOnline component pretty easily to search post contents. Should be simple enough to add comments to that if you are so inclined. [emailremoved]