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How can I search the forums for the answer to my technical question?
Dan LeFebvre
posted this on May 27, 2011 16:08
Simple Search
A simple search is the fastest way to search the forums. The simple search returns results from all content types based on the keywords you enter from the entire forum regardless of software, topic or date.
For instructions on how to perform a simple search, please click here.
Advanced Search
An advanced search takes a few more steps to perform than a simple search, but you have many options to be able to narrow down the search to help ensure that your search returns results that are beneficial to you. For example, if you know your question is regarding modeling in Maya, you can narrow your search to only the "Maya Modeling" forum to ensure that your search won't return results from Softimage or 3ds Max users.
Using an advanced search, you can either search Multiple Content Types or a Single Content Type. A search done with Multiple Content Types can search multiple content types by keyword, username or date. A Single Content Type is searching only Posts is the most common Advanced Search feature as it gives you the ability to search not only by keyword, username or date but also to limit the search to specific forums.
- For instructions on how to perform an advanced search using multiple content types, please click here.
- For instructions on how to perform an advanced search using a single content type, please click here.
Regardless of which search method you use, generally better results will be returned if you use keywords instead of typing your entire question. Here are a couple example questions that have been boiled down to their recommended keywords:
Question: I'm rendering with Final Gather and mental ray and it is crashing, how do I fix it? I'm using Maya.
Keywords: maya final gather mental ray render crash
Question: In 3ds Max, how do I merge together two vertices on my model?
Keywords: 3ds max merge vertices Question: How can I duplicate my rig symmetrically in Softimage?
Keywords: rig duplicate symmetry softimage
To access the forums, click on the "Connect" tab or by clicking on the "Connect With Us" button.
Please note: You must be logged into your account and have a forum account prior to posting to the forums. If you don't have a forum account and need assistance setting one up, please click here to watch a Help video on how to set one up.
Type your keywords into the simple search box
Click the magnifying glass icon or press "Enter"
Please note: Your mouse must be in the simple search box for the hotkey "Enter" to work.
To access the forums, click on the "Connect" tab or by clicking on the "Connect With Us" button.
Please note: You must be logged into your account and have a forum account prior to posting to the forums. If you don't have a forum account and need assistance setting one up, please click here to watch a Help video on how to set one up.
Click on the "Advanced Search" link
Note: By default, you will be sent to the "Search Multiple Content Types" tab
Please note: On this tab, you may also narrow your search by keyword, username, tag or date. Keep in mind that tags are optional so not all posts include tags.
Type your search keywords into the "Keyword(s)" box
Optional: Choose any additional options for the advanced search to perform
Click the "Search Now" button
To access the forums, click on the "Connect" tab or by clicking on the "Connect With Us" button.
Please note: You must be logged into your account and have a forum account prior to posting to the forums. If you don't have a forum account and need assistance setting one up, please click here to watch a Help video on how to set one up.
Click on the "Advanced Search" link
Note: By default, you will be sent to the "Search Multiple Content Types" tab
Please note: Keep in mind that tags are optional so not all posts include tags.
Click the "Search Single Content Type" tab
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Optional: Choose any additional options
Click "Search Now" button
