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Updated Dec 14, 2007 by legege
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FAQ

  • How to see what does this add-on do?
  • Install the add-on and then try to search something with Google. The content of the searchbox in the toolbar will change accordingly.
  • How to add a custom synchronization rule?
    1. Open the Add-ons Manager (Tools > Add-ons)
    2. Double-click on SearchBox Sync.
    3. Click on "Add...".
    4. Complete all fields.
      • If you choose the rule type "Simple", you have to provide the beginning of the address and the parameter's name in the address where to get the keywords.
      • If you choose the rule type "Regular Expression", you have to provide a valid regular expression. The last group of the expression will determine the terms to be extracted in the address.
    5. It's recommanded to test the rule before to add it.
  • Can I disable/delete a default synchronization rule?
  • Yes you can.
  • A default synchronization rule doesn't work, why?
  • Well, it might be an unpredicted case. Please contact me.

Custom Rules Suggestions

Name A9
Type Regular Expression
Definition URL Regex: ^http://a9\.com/([^&/?]*)[^/]*$

Name Mozilla Cross Reference (LXR)
Type Regular Expression
Definition URL Regex: ^http://lxr\.mozilla\.org/[^/]+/[^?]+\?((string)|i)=([^&]+)

Name WordReference.com
Type Regular Expression
Definition URL Regex: ^http://www\.wordreference\.com/.{2}/translation\.asp\?tranword=(.*)&.*$)

Name everyclick (by John Pratt, not tested)
Type Regular Expression
Definition URL Regex: ^http://[^.]*.everyclick\..*/[^(?|/)]*\?(.*&)?(as_)?keyword=([^&]+)


Comment by JonAlanLockhart, Jun 14, 2008

I don't even understand the language you're speaking in. I was hoping for a simple explanation of what this add-on does. If there is a link you can suggest I can be reached at rhema_man@yahoo.com Thank You

Comment by earlcg, Jun 30, 2008

I'd also be grateful for a more step by step explanation of how. I'm trying to get your extension to work with http://www.proz.com/?sp=search

Thanks for all your efforts all the same however.

Comment by robhhdressler, Jul 11, 2008

You can't get it to work with http://www.proz.com/?sp=search. This addon decodes URL and finds out what was searched for. There search term is not available for the url you listed.

Comment by mccoy.spring, Sep 18, 2008

Uhhh... what? Again, why not humor the laymen who are interested enough to make it to this page? Or better yet, a simple explanation on your Mozilla page would be a nice gesture towards making your add-on more accessible.

Comment by snj.network, Feb 09, 2009

How could regular person create a custom search with this /[^(?|/)]\?.... thing???

look ive been using opera for a long time and the their search bar is really amazing, and easy to make a new search option, with just adding (%s) to the search keyword area in the URL,

eg: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=firefox&btnG=Search firefox to %s

please think about this !!!!

Comment by yannik.unger, Feb 22, 2009

Does somebody know the RegEx? for IMDb? http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=&x=0&y=0 How do I create a RegEx?? What is the syntax?


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