Custom Search Groups

Custom search groups provide a management interface to control the options listed in persistent select drop downs, and the page(s) these drop downs link to when selected. Custom search groups can be created on the fly via this management interface, but must be programmed into the page template (using the pageCustomSearchGroup function) by an integrator in order to be visible to site visitors. Once the custom search group is in place in the template, changes to the custom search group (editing/editing drop down options and target pages) can be managed via this interface.

Search Groups Listing

Located to the left of the search group form, the search group listing will provide links to view/edit each of the custom search groups in the system. A link is also provided to add a new search group. Each search group listed will display the number of options and the total number of pages linked to all those options. Selecting a search group link from this listing will open the Search Group form in edit mode for the selected search group. Selecting to add a new search group will clear the Search Group Form and set it in add mode to create a new search group.

The Search Group Form

Located to the right of the search groups listing, the search group form provides fields for managing an existing, or creating a new search group. The search group form is broken down into two main areas: Group management (light gray background) and individual option management (dark gray background).