[SOLVED] Search for CB Lists

I have two questions about searching on a CB List page.

First, I have a drop down list where band members can select their instrument (Flute, Trumpet, Alto Saxaphone, etc.). I have the field set to searchable, it shows up "Fields to search" under the list, but I am unable to get the filed to show up as a searchable field for the list. Other drop down fields as well as text fields are working fine. Any ideas on what I'm missing?

Also, the other drop down fields use a drop down for searching. I'd like to use a text filed for the instrument field instead since there are sub-types. For example, someone may want to search for all the alto saxophones, but they might also need to search for all the saxophones, which includes the baritone and tenor sax. The user should be able to search on the word "sax" or "saxophone" and get all the various kinds of saxophone players. Is that possible in a CB list?

Thanks

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The field needs to be marked searchable and then the userlist needs to be able to display that searchable field. There's a few ways to do that. Either setup your userlist to display all searchable fields, to display searchable fields on that list then add that field as a column on that userlist, or specifically specify what searchable fields should display and select your field.

Next once you've done all that you need to ensure the field can even be accessed by the user viewing the userlist. So if you're viewing while logged out then that field needs to be publicly accessible. Typically this comes down to the tab it's on being set to Registered view access level instead of Public.

A select fieldtype can not use a text fieldtype for its search. It will always be a dropdown selection. If you want a text fieldtype for searching you will need to change the field to a text fieldtype. Probably the easiest usage would be a dropdown multi-select or a multi-checkbox and just be sure to list all the instruments that you want to support on your site.

I followed all the steps you pointed out, just I had for the other fields that were working. I discovered the problem is the CB Conditional plug in that only showed that field once the person registering for the site identified themselves as a student in another drop down box. If I set the conditional to "Normal CB Settings" the field shows up as searchable and works fine. Removing the condition isn't an option. Is there any way to overcome that limitation?

Just ensure under "For..." ensure "Userlists Search" is set to "No". If you want the field to display in the actual list and ignore the condition then also set "Userlists View" to "No".

That fixed it. Thank you.