The Custom Search lets you set up your own search template. You can choose just the criteria fields you want, and specify the order those fields should display.
To set up your Custom Search: You can set up or modify your Custom Search using the Custom Search Preferences form. To access this form, from the Admin pull-down menu choose Custom Search Setup. Or, if you have never set up your Custom Search before, simply choose Custom from the Search pull-down menu.
Setting up your Custom Search is a two-step process. First you select the basic fields you want to use as criteria; then you can select the amenity fields you want to include for each property type (optional).
Step 1: Select the basic fields
Fields you can choose from display on the left. Select the fields you want, then click the Add button to move them into the search form. You can rearrange the fields using the Move buttons; just click on a field in the search form and click Move Up or Move Down as desired. Note: Some fields require a whole row, while others can be placed next to each other. The visual interface makes setting up your Custom Search easy and fun.
Step 2: Select amenities (optional)
To specify amenities, you must first complete step 1 (i.e., at least one field must be set up in the main search form). Then at the bottom of the page, select a property type, and click the Amenities button. Specify your desired amenities and their display order, then click Submit. This takes you back to the Custom Search Preferences page, where you can repeat this process for another property type, if desired.
NOTE: If you do not specify amenities for a particular property type, the Custom Search will offer ALL possible amenity fields for that property type.
To save your Custom Search, click Submit.
Anytime you want to use your Custom Search, simply choose Custom from the Search pull-down menu.
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