How do I search for threads with "PC"? (search string too short)

[Jeff_M]

As a new Autopia member, I'm getting closer and closer to purchasing a PC. I want to learn as much as possible but don't want to inundate the board with repetitive questions. How do I use the search function with the term "PC"? Apparently, search terms have to have at least 3 letters. For instance, I want to find all threads with titles that include "clay" and "PC"...

 

[MS22]

You can try 7424 or 7336; those are the two models numbers they come in. Also check out the "Learn" icon for a tutorial.

 

[MS22]

BTW you can narrow down the searches by selecting which sub forum you are interested in.

 

[togwt]

As MS22 has suggested 7242/7336, *PC* should give you the information



Also read this: Porter Cable 7424 How-to, DavidB

JonM

 

[Jeff_M]

So I assume there is no way to search titles using the term PC? If not, those sound like good alternatives. Thanks guys.

 

[imported_Axe]

I must admit the 3 character limit has frustrated me a few times, searching for #80 or #83 for example won't work :nixweiss

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Someone recently addressed this...use an asterisk, i.e. "PC*". I think that was what was recommended for searching product numbers, etc. I can't vouch for the results--haven't tried it for PC.

 

[J.J.]

Also read this: Porter Cable 7424 How-to, DavidB

JonM [/B]

+1 All you need to know is right here



JJ

 

[toml]

So I assume there is no way to search titles using the term PC? If not, those sound like good alternatives. Thanks guys.

Jeff,



When you click on Search, there is an option to "Search titles only." I've used this many times when I only wanted "major" posts on a particular subject. And for PC, as others said, you can try PC* or *PC or porter* ... any one of those should work!

 

[togwt]

I think you need to include 'wild cards' (i.e. *PC *) ..that's all the computer geek speak I know