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Cedwin · 03-03-2010, 09:15 AM

This is so easy, and convenient if you like to use the little search box in IE or Firefox.

Visit this page, www.ddostuff.com/ddo-search.html

Click the button that says "Install Search Engine Provider".

You'll end up with this:

In case a forum dev is reading this, and wants to add this to the DDO forums, here is the OSD and html source, all it really requires is adding a <link> tag in the header, the press to install button isn't needed.

Code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?> 
<OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
  <ShortName>DDO Forum Search</ShortName> 
  <Description>DDO Forum Search provider</Description> 
  <InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding> 
  <Url type="text/html" template="http://forums.ddo.com/search.php?do=process&query={searchTerms}" /> 
  <Image height="16" width="16" type="image/vnd.microsoft.icon">http://forums.ddo.com/favicon.ico</Image>
</OpenSearchDescription>

Code:

<html>
<head>
<link rel="search" type="application/opensearchdescription+xml" href="http://www.ddostuff.com/ddo-search.xml" title="DDO Forum Search" />
</head>

<body style="background-color:#000000">
<button onclick="window.external.AddSearchProvider('http://www.ddostuff.com/ddo-search.xml');">Install Search Engine Provider</button>
</body>

</html>

Cedwin · 03-03-2010, 10:48 AM

You know you want to install it.

rimble · 03-03-2010, 10:56 AM

I guess that's convenient, and not to hijack your neat little thing-a-ma-jig here, but using the already available box (I use Google) works, you just need a little additional typing first:

site:forums.ddo.com static loot

For example.

ddaedelus · 03-03-2010, 10:57 AM

Can you make the AH searchable while you're at it please?

Cedwin · 03-03-2010, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rimble

I guess that's convenient, and not to hijack your neat little thing-a-ma-jig here, but using the already available box (I use Google) works, you just need a little additional typing first:

site:forums.ddo.com static loot

For example.

That's what I typically use, but this allows you to use the forum search page, rather than searching the google cache.

If they added the link tag to the forums, it would automatically show up as an available search provider for the site.

Cedwin · 03-03-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddaedelus

Can you make the AH searchable while you're at it please?

If only they would make that data available.

Hambo · 03-03-2010, 11:38 AM

I think Cedwin's bucking for the forum title " Undercover Developer"...

+1 rep

P.S. Now if only you could find a way to export Alt characteristics and Inventories so we can compare our Alts and decide offline how to redistribute our goods...

Cedwin · 03-03-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hambo

I think Cedwin's bucking for the forum title " Undercover Developer"...

+1 rep

P.S. Now if only you could find a way to export Alt characteristics and Inventories so we can compare our Alts and decide offline how to redistribute our goods...

Yeah the data feed only lets me pull items that your characters are currently wearing, not complete inventories.

What do you mean by characteristics? Ability Scores?

Hambo · 03-03-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedwin

Yeah the data feed only lets me pull items that your characters are currently wearing, not complete inventories.

What do you mean by characteristics? Ability Scores?

I'd actually like to see Turbine add a feature that allows all of the info about an Alt to be exported to the local system, even in CSV format... Something that can be imported into a spreadsheet or database that shows your current stats as seperate fields like Base, Feat, Enchantment, etc. and all the bonuses on equipment. I can't tell you how many times I've had a stat boost item on one alt that another desperately needed.

I periodically go through all of my alts and tally the info by hand but that can be a pain

The_Ick · 03-03-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedwin

This is so easy, and convenient if you like to use the little search box in IE or Firefox.

Visit this page, www.ddostuff.com/ddo-search.html

Click the button that says "Install Search Engine Provider".

You'll end up with this:

In case a forum dev is reading this, and wants to add this to the DDO forums, here is the OSD and html source, all it really requires is adding a <link> tag in the header, the press to install button isn't needed.

Code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?> 
<OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
  <ShortName>DDO Forum Search</ShortName> 
  <Description>DDO Forum Search provider</Description> 
  <InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding> 
  <Url type="text/html" template="http://forums.ddo.com/search.php?do=process&query={searchTerms}" /> 
</OpenSearchDescription>

Code:

<html>
<head>
<link rel="search" type="application/opensearchdescription+xml" href="http://www.ddostuff.com/ddo-search.xml" title="DDO Forum Search" />
</head>

<body style="background-color:#000000">
<button onclick="window.external.AddSearchProvider('http://www.ddostuff.com/ddo-search.xml');">Install Search Engine Provider</button>
</body>

</html>

Title says it all. You are the man sir..

+1 rep...

How about giving Cdewin some more tools to play with.

If you are looking for more APIs to release here are a couple suggestions..

Inventory in Backback & Bank
Quest Log for specific toon (what they do/don't have done)
Quest log (total), including XP & optionals
Auction House Listing & search
Who's On Listing
Looking for More (groups) listing

I am sure i can come up with more...

Cedwin · 03-04-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hambo

I'd actually like to see Turbine add a feature that allows all of the info about an Alt to be exported to the local system, even in CSV format... Something that can be imported into a spreadsheet or database that shows your current stats as seperate fields like Base, Feat, Enchantment, etc. and all the bonuses on equipment. I can't tell you how many times I've had a stat boost item on one alt that another desperately needed.

I periodically go through all of my alts and tally the info by hand but that can be a pain

That would be awesome if they would add that. As of right now they only offer two functions via API. CharacterSheet, and GuildRoster.

They would need to add a CharacterInventory function to pull everything in your bags, a CharacterBank function to pull all items in that characters bank, and an ItemDetails function, that would return the full stats on an item (like ML, damage type, base damage, slot, ability bonuses, etc.)

If they add those 3 functions, I could make an item tracker app, so you could see exactly where those +4 Str gloves are.

Kraki · 03-04-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedwin

If they add those 3 functions, I could make an item tracker app, so you could see exactly where those +4 Str gloves are.

I know, you're trying to make us drown to death in our own drool.

Kraki

/stops channeling Lister from Red Dwarf

Bloodhaven · 03-05-2010, 11:36 AM

" You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Cedwin again." DOH!

chubbs99 · 03-06-2010, 02:25 AM

Sweet, thanks Cedwin. This was just what I needed to add it to Opera too.

For those using Opera, and don't know how to add a custom search box I've made images to help you out. First you need to open up your preferences (Tools -> Preferences or Ctrl+F12), then look at your search tab.

Now, you can select to search the DDO forums from your little seach box by the url box. Or you can type in the url field "ddo <search terms>" and have the same result. You can change the keyword to your liking.

Cedwin · 03-06-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs99

Sweet, thanks Cedwin. This was just what I needed to add it to Opera too.

For those using Opera, and don't know how to add a custom search box I've made images to help you out. First you need to open up your preferences (Tools -> Preferences or Ctrl+F12), then look at your search tab.

<snip />

Now, you can select to search the DDO forums from your little seach box by the url box. Or you can type in the url field "ddo <search terms>" and have the same result. You can change the keyword to your liking.

Thanks chubbs, I wasn't sure if this would work in Opera by default or not. I haven't tested this in Chrome either, if anyone has that.

techwench · 03-06-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedwin

Code:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?> 
<OpenSearchDescription xmlns="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/">
  <ShortName>DDO Forum Search</ShortName> 
  <Description>DDO Forum Search provider</Description> 
  <InputEncoding>UTF-8</InputEncoding> 
  <Url type="text/html" template="http://forums.ddo.com/search.php?do=process&query={searchTerms}" /> 
</OpenSearchDescription>

Can something like the following be added?

Code:

<Image width="16" height="16">http://forums.ddo.com/favicon.ico</Image>

I'm assuming that's the code for it...I don't know. I just ended up editing the subsequent firefox xml file and added the following to get my favicon to work.

Code:

<os:Image width="16" height="16">http://forums.ddo.com/favicon.ico</os:Image>

Cedwin · 03-06-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techwench

Can something like the following be added?

Code:

<Image width="16" height="16">http://forums.ddo.com/favicon.ico</Image>

I'm assuming that's the code for it...I don't know. I just ended up editing the subsequent firefox xml file and added the following to get my favicon to work.

Code:

<os:Image width="16" height="16">http://forums.ddo.com/favicon.ico</os:Image>

Yep, just updated the xml file, and the OP. It automatically grabs it in IE, so I didn't notice that Firefox had a blank icon. Thanks!

P.S. Your code was almost right, just had to add the type attribute in.