Search field in Search results page

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6/28/2010 8:57:24 AM
jmunger
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Search field in Search results page

I have a custom header with a search field that should always be visible, but I noticed that it disappears when we're on the Search results page. Is there a quick way to fix this so that the search field is always visible in my header?

6/28/2010 9:14:35 AM
Joe Audette
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Re: Search field in Search results page

All the search input does is redirect to the search results page, it seems redundant and possibly confusing to have an extra search input on the search results page. Why do you want it there?

6/28/2010 9:41:23 AM
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Re: Search field in Search results page

It's because it's part of the header design. I think it is strange to have the header looking different on a specific page  with the field just disappearing (I know it means there'll be 2 search inputs on that page, but to me it seems more acceptable than having the header being different).

6/28/2010 11:07:14 AM
Joe Audette
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Re: Search field in Search results page

I will add a config setting for the next release so you can enable that, but by default it will remain not shown. In the next release you will be able to add 

<add key="ShowSkinSearchInputOnSearchResults" value="true" />

to your user.config file.

Best,

Joe

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