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 Author: ccroxton View Messages Posted By ccroxton
 Posted: Jan 22, 2022 17:53
 Subject: Enhance the search on the catalog tree result
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ccroxton (166)

Location:  USA, Texas
Member Since Contact Type Status
Mar 3, 2018 Contact Member Seller
Buying Privileges - OKSelling Privileges - OK
Store: Hill Country Bricks
Originally I thought I needed to add some parts to the catalog, but I finally
found them! It took a LOT of effort! As an example, part 45410 says nothing about
variants. Some parts do, but this one does not. I finally figured out that by
going to the catalog tree, selecting slope, curved, decorated brought up a VERY
long list. Typing in 45410 in the search bar gave 0 results. Typing in 79120
gave me the parts I was looking for. It also does not work by dimensions, and
color gives you every mention of the color, not the color of the brick.

If you do not know the original set, this is almost useless. Can you please enhance
the search so that the color of the brick and the dimensions are selectabletime?
This would save HOURS of time!

Also, putting a reference on the original part number page to show the decorated
variances would be tremendously helpful, both to buyers and sellers.
 Author: jennnifer View Messages Posted By jennnifer
 Posted: Jan 22, 2022 18:06
 Subject: Re: Enhance the search on the catalog tree result
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jennnifer (3531)

Location:  USA, Illinois
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Store: Old Grey Bricks
Hi,

When searching our catalog:

1) Always use the Catalog search, not the All Items search.

2) Always put an asterick after everything. 45410* returns lots of great results.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?searchMethod=searchBoth&q=45410*&catType=&itemYear=&catID=&catLike=W

3) Use the Color Guide - Category Summary path to find things easily.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp?utm_content=subnav
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=P&colorPart=1&v=3

Good luck,
Jen