[Search] Tag Filtering (#177)
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:40 pm
As it now stands, the manner in which you "AND" (i.e., tag intersection) a tag filter is neither convenient, nor intuitive.
I offer two methods that would make it easier to switch between "AND"ing and "OR"ing the filtered result of any "tag selections":
Method 1:
Use a function key (F6?) as a toggle between the two modes ("AND" / "OR).
The default behavior is "OR" the results (just as it is now). Press F6 could to "AND" the search result. Press F6 again to return to "OR" mode.
PROS: Quick and simple keyboard entry.
CONS: May require some kind of visual indicator as to what "filter mode" you are in.
Method 2:
Add a single "radio button" to the menu (or at the top of the sidebar) if you want to switch to "AND" filter mode.
PROS: Provides a visual aid
CONS: Not keyboard accessible
I offer two methods that would make it easier to switch between "AND"ing and "OR"ing the filtered result of any "tag selections":
Method 1:
Use a function key (F6?) as a toggle between the two modes ("AND" / "OR).
The default behavior is "OR" the results (just as it is now). Press F6 could to "AND" the search result. Press F6 again to return to "OR" mode.
PROS: Quick and simple keyboard entry.
CONS: May require some kind of visual indicator as to what "filter mode" you are in.
Method 2:
Add a single "radio button" to the menu (or at the top of the sidebar) if you want to switch to "AND" filter mode.
PROS: Provides a visual aid
CONS: Not keyboard accessible