Quick Search for phpBB 3.1

Extension for phpBB 3.1 that adds a simple quick search popup lightbox using JavaScript.

Features

• Just a simple lightbox popup for quick search actions.
• Changes the behaviour of the normal search button in the header.
• Only activates on pages where there is no normal search form.

Requirements

• phpBB 3.1.0 or higher
• PHP 5.3.3 or higher

Languages supported

• No language files included/necessary

To do list

• Since JS is required, we might use it position the popup better. The current method uses only CSS, but that has it's limitations.

Installation

1. Download the latest release and unzip it.
2. Copy the entire contents from the unzipped folder to phpBB/ext/velocat/quicksearch/.
3. Navigate in the ACP to Customise -> Manage extensions.
4. Find Quick Search under "Disabled Extensions" and click Enable.

Uninstallation

1. Navigate in the ACP to Customise -> Manage extensions.
2. Click the Disable link for Quick Search.
3. To permanently uninstall, click Delete Data, then delete the quicksearch folder from phpBB/ext/velocat/.

License

GNU General Public License v2

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