Create A Search Bar In Each Catalog That Will Search Within That Catalog

Multi-Vendor Questions
1

Hi

Is it possible to create a search bar in each categories main page and it will only search within that category and it's sub category only.

2

Try the following solution

https://forum.cs-cart.com/topic/43343-add-categories-dropdown-to-search-box/#entry240914

3

Thanks. But I don't need a drop down select filter. I prefer, by default, the search bar I placed in the category layout to search only the product it's category and it's sub category without user to select more options.

I ask because I have many similar named product in different category. So if user entered one category, they will only search within that category.

4

So try to create the following file

/design/themes/YOUR_THEME/templates/addons/my_changes/hooks/search/additional_fields.pre.tpl

and this code

{if $smarty.request.category_id}

{/if}

Then make sure that the My changes module is enabled and clear cache

(!) Not tested

5

thank you so much. it works!

6

You are welcome! :)