The next generation of MB filters has arrived. We’ve done our best to integrate the search functionality similar of our favorites tools out there. Like - Google suggest and iTunes smart playlists. Released in tandem with the opening of the TrailNetwork, now anyone can explore the TrailNetwork with greater precision, added ease, and have more fun. The much anticipated Saved Reports are also now available.
Improved Filters
Filters now use keywords. As you type into the filter box, MB guesses what you’re typing and offers suggestions in real time. So, let’s say you're looking for Trail Running – Race – Colorado. As you start typing tr.., the drop down populates. Select Trail Running and hit the Add button to apply.
As you add filters, they build in the Filter area to reference and delete.
For now, the Advanced Filters don’t have the same suggest functionality, but are great to filter for username, location, activity name, and comments.
Don’t forget about Map Filters. The best way to search within an area or defined boundary.
Saved Reports
Do you find yourself creating the same report? Wish you could just save it? Well, now MB Standard customers can with Saved Reports. An unlimited number of Saved Reports are available in both the Digest and TrailNetwork. Save for another session, modify at anytime, and build-off previous reports with “Save As”. Whether you’re watching for new routes in an area, keeping an eye on a friendly competitor, or you’re like me and tracking how many miles you’ve ridden this year, saved reports are the fast track to results.
Now that the TrialNetwork is open, don’t forget to login before crafting that perfect report. MB can’t save a report if it doesn’t know who you are.
Happy Filtering!
This Sucks Change it back or find another
Posted by: Jeff McDonald | December 27, 2005 at 07:33 PM
Let us know what you don't like about the new features.
http://forums.motionbased.com/smf/index.php?topic=1498.0
Posted by: Aaron | December 28, 2005 at 11:25 AM
Does not work, slow, hard to use and I have to agree it sucks! Change if back of find another
Posted by: mbexs100 | December 30, 2005 at 07:30 AM
I think the key is to learn to use the drop-down menu on the non-advanced filter. As you type "Transportation" for instance, only then does it guess that you want to search for that keyword in the Event field. The "Advanced" filter is really obsolete, but I'd agree, the new filter needs less hype and more explanation.
-CG
Posted by: gerty | December 31, 2005 at 12:28 AM
As a programer you might be very proud of the new filters. As a user I can tell you it is not as nice as the way it was.
Posted by: ernie | January 14, 2006 at 09:39 PM
Hi Ernie,
To be honest, as a programmer, we don't always get to finish our implementation before having to launch. We're in the process of improving the search capability that will hopefully make you happier.
Aaron
Posted by: Aaron | January 15, 2006 at 04:10 PM
i got some errors, so i cant no longer see usernamees in norway, and it takes a hell lot of work to find the activity im looking for. this sucks so bad, change it back to the normal, it was kwicker and better
Posted by: petter | January 28, 2006 at 12:16 PM
i appreciate the effort that has gone into making mb even better...but have to agree the old filtering method was handsdown way better.
Posted by: chris | January 29, 2006 at 12:47 AM