Search Widgets

Introduction

eDirectory has simplified its search functionality by consolidating the "Search box with Slider" and "Search box without Slider" widgets into a single, versatile "Search box" widget. This unification provides site managers with enhanced control and customization options, allowing for a more tailored search experience.

Unified Search Box Widget: Enhanced Flexibility

The newly unified "Search box" widget offers a comprehensive set of features, streamlining the process of implementing and customizing search functionality across your eDirectory site.

Key Enhancements:

Dynamic Slide Sets:
- With this widget, site managers can create and manage up to 5 slide sets, enabling the display of different images on various pages. This allows for page-specific visual content, enhancing the relevance of search interfaces.

Content Position Control:
- The widget provides options to position search box content (text and search fields) to the left, center, or right of the widget area, facilitating flexible layout design and visual alignment.

Design Integration: Header Widget Interaction

The "Search box" widget seamlessly integrates with the "Header Widget," offering design consistency and visual harmony.

Header Transparency:
- When editing the "Header Widget," site managers can choose between a colored or transparent header. This setting directly affects the "Search box" widget if both are placed adjacently.
- Transparent Header: If the header is set to transparent, the search box will inherit this transparency, allowing background images or elements to show through.
- Colored Header: If the header is set to a solid color, the search box will maintain a consistent color scheme, ensuring a cohesive design.

Benefits of the Unified Search Box Widget:

Simplified Widget Management: Consolidates two widgets into one, reducing complexity and streamlining workflows.
Increased Customization: Offers greater control over slide sets and content positioning, enabling tailored search interfaces.
Enhanced Design Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the header widget, ensuring visual consistency.
Improved User Experience: Provides a more flexible and visually appealing search experience for site visitors.

Conclusion

The unified and customizable "Search box" widget in eDirectory simplifies search functionality, offering greater design flexibility and an enhanced user experience. By leveraging the dynamic slide sets, content positioning controls, and header integration, site managers can create visually engaging and highly functional search interfaces that align with their specific needs.