Topic Tag: Custom search

Problem:
The user wanted to use the distance filter in a view but it does not work.

Solution:
The search was also using Relevanssi to search in custom fields. In fact, debugging my views shows that when a term is used in the text search filter, the search query against the database does not include distance/geolocation parameters. Check these screenshots:
- With search box query: http://prntscr.com/shff99
- Without search box query: http://prntscr.com/shfgc4

According to our documentation:

Once you add a search filter that includes custom fields, the entire search operation is performed by the Relevanssi plugin, which means that Relevanssi is also responsible for providing the results order. This is why the Views sorting order options are not used.

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/views/searching-texts-custom-fields-views-relevanssi/#integration-with-custom-searches