Add a new Search feature/box to the Private Messages section of the UCP. The Search box will allow members to search the text of their PM's.
ADVANTAGES INCLUDE:
- Allow members to easily locate important messages.
- Help members efficiently organize their messages by having the option to select/move/delete multiple messages at once.
- Saves server space since members will be able to mass delete messages (now that they can easily locate similar messages).
DISPLAY:
Location:
A quick Search box could be displayed below the "New PM" button (that's visible upon clicking the "0 new messages" link). Having the Search box here would be a great convenience location.
The main Search link (Search messages) can be above the "Rules, folders and settings" link (which is currently on the left-hand-side of the screen). Upon clicking the link members will be taken to the advanced PM Search screen.
Options:
The advanced Search screen could be similar to the advanced Search of the Forum.
Search Query - The top/main Field will obviously be "Search for keywords".
Search Query - The next option can be to Search "Received Messages" or "Sent Messages"
Search Query - There should be an option to "Search for Author"
Search Options - This will be similar to the way the advanced Search is for the Boards except instead of "Search in forums", the options will include any/all of the Folders that the respective member created.
Search Options - A "Search Within" option to search "Message subjects and message text" (which would be the default), "Message text only" or "Message subjects only"
Search Results:
Search results should include the "Mark" check box (which is currently located to the left of all PM's) - to allow the ability to select multiple messages at once for an action (similar to how PM's are currently displayed). Likewise, the "Action" drop-down-menu should be below the search results (similar to how it's currently displayed below the messages). The current Action arguments can also be duplicated.
