Search QC Live Forum
QCLF Search is a first-class Browse workspace that searches only forum content the current visitor is allowed to see. It combines Topic and Message matches into one ranked, paginated result list.
Search can match Topic titles/opening Messages, permanent Messages—including archived live Messages—authors, Categories, and Sections.
Open and Run Search
- Open the QCLF Search Browse tab.
- Enter a word, phrase, author, Category/Section name, or use one or more filters.
- Select Search or Apply Search.
- Open a result to go to the Topic or directly to the matching permanent Message anchor.
What Text Search Covers
| Result type | Searchable fields |
|---|---|
| Topic result | Topic title, opening Message text, author name/username/guest name, Category title, Section title. |
| Message result | Permanent Message text, author name/username/guest name, Category title, Section title. |
| Archived live history | Converted live Messages are permanent reply rows and are searchable through the Message path. |
Result Presentation
Each result identifies whether the match came from the Topic Message or a Message, shows Topic type/status context, author/location/time, and a text excerpt. Watch Party archived replies can show preserved video-position context when available.
Ranking and Pagination
QCLF combines Topic and Message matches, counts them, then orders by match rank, result time, and ID. Topic-title matches carry the strongest text rank, followed by body text, author identity, Category, and Section matches.
Pagination is database-backed after the current access/filter scope has been applied.
No Search Criteria
If no text or filters are supplied, QCLF prompts you to enter search terms or choose filters rather than dumping the whole forum as a search result.
Community Discussion
Want to compare forum workflows, share practical QCLF tips, or discuss how other Joomla site owners use this feature? Visit the QC Live Forum Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific entitlement problems, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.