HT201285 What order does spotlight search display??

I know that this search displays the results by app. But within the app how are the results displayed? For example, if I typed in ok, and all my text messages that have the word ok in them pop up what order are those in if any?
Also, does anybody konw exactly how long deleted messages will appear in the spotlight search? Or how far back the search goes?

I can't be certain but they appear to be in reverse chronological order.
Old messages will appear unti lthe cache gets written over (or is deleted by restoring the phone as new).

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It does not cover my question about in what order does the sync work?

It does not cover my question about in what order does the sync work?
Does the first signed on computer copy its information to the cloud?
Does the second computer/pad/cell then download the information from the cloud overwriting the information on the second device even if some of the information is different?
What happens to the information on the second device that is not in the cloud?
If you delete a record (eg a bookmark) from the second device how does it then delete it on the first device?
What are the keys to the different types of information?

Hi I have answered you questions inline below:
Does the first signed on computer copy its information to the cloud?
Yes when you first set up the account or when you first add a device to the cloud, if it is not the first time, it will merge with the other data
Does the second computer/pad/cell then download the information from the cloud overwriting the information on the second device even if some of the information is different?
By default it merges. There is no option to change this.
What happens to the information on the second device that is not in the cloud?
It will sync at the next sync interval if that data is selected to sync.
If you delete a record (eg a bookmark) from the second device how does it then delete it on the first device? What are the keys to the different types of information?
It resolved the entry the next time the first and second device syncs. Can you elaborate on the second part of this question?

Where does Spotlight search??

I have a file located in ~/Library/Favorites/. If I search (Cmd-F) for the filename Spotlight will find the file if my search starts in
~/Library/Favorites/ or
~/Library/
but not if my search starts in
~ or
"This Mac"
What's the deal? Is this some Preference that I'm missing? I tried adding ~/Library to the Spotlight System Preferences Search Results tab by dragging the folder from the Finder over there, but no go. Does Spotlight only search stuff listed here? Is there some way to add more stuff? What is the category labeled "Folders"? I read the meager Help, but it didn't.

That was helpful. Pasting the relevant information form the MacRumors forum posting by macguysoft below. Too bad spotlight makes it sooo difficult.
Step 1: Go to the Finder Search (Command + F or File > Find)
Step 2: Click on the "Kind" drop-down menu and click on other.
Note: If you don't see this pop up button, then make click on the "+" button right after Save.
Step 3: You'll see a dialog pop up and find System files. Once there, select the checkbox. Now go back to the search Window by clicking on the OK button.
Step 4 Make sure that the System files is selected in the first drop down menu. Now proceed to the Second drop down menu and select "include".
Now you can search for all your system files but don't expect for this to work with spotlight. Furthermore, you'll have to manually do this every time (only step 4 actually) you wish to search for something in your system. Hope this helps!
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Does Spotlight Search HTML Files?

I have a folder full of HTML files I just imported to my MacBook about a week ago. They have been backed up by my Time Capsule. But when I search for keywords in the contents of them, they do not show up. The file names will show up, but none of the contents (which are mainly text). I have tried to force Spotlight to search only the folder that contains the files, but it does not seem to be searching the HTML files.
Are HTML file contents excluded from Spotlight searches? I seem to have a number of webpages that come in Spotlight for keyword searches that appear to be the result of searching the file contents. So is there a trick to this? Is there some way I can force Spotlight to index this folder? Just not sure why it seems to search the contents of some HTML files and not others.

Are HTML file contents excluded from Spotlight searches?
No, HTML files are not excluded.
Open System Preferences > Spotlight, under Search Results tab is Webpages checked?
If yes, download a new html file and see if Spotlight finds it. If yes, then it could be a permissions issue with the files you imported. Do a Get Info and compare permissions between the new and old files.
You can reset your permissions on all your files similar to Disk Utility using the Recovery Drive. See instructions here:
Use OS X Recovery Disk Assistant to reset Your files and folder permissions
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Spotlight search display for my iphone 6 is behaving abnormally... Why?

why its displaying like this?

Hi ejstiffler,
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
It looks like your iPhone 6 is not displaying normally when using Spotlight search.
It can be difficult to say why this happens, and I'd recommend first restarting your iPhone:
Restart or reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If the behavior continues, you may need to back up your data and restore iOS to factory settings using iTunes:
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support
Sincerely,
Jeremy

What exactly does the search portlet searches?

Hi there, I'm wondering if the search portlet searches in the entire Portal? Does it searche also in the documents of the Portal?
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1. What message will the iPhone display? Will it say that SIM is not recognized and to insert an ATT SIM?
2. Will the iPhone not function at all? (Except for emergency 911 calls, I guess.)
Thanks. Just checking because I have an "inactive" SIM from an old GSM provider which I inserted into my iPhone 3GS and it didn't display any message. It obviously didn't acquire any signal, but I can carry on and use the iPhone's functions except to make calls of course.
I'm thinking that's because that old SIM card from another GSM provider is inactive. Perhaps it's a different case if it's still active?
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I guess no one tried to insert another carrier SIM as well.

What Order Does iPod Display!?

My mini is driving me crazy. I like to listen to Bible studies when I am going to sleep. I need to listen to the sermons in order. But my iPod keeps listing the files BACKWARD! On iTunes, I set the playlist to display exactly how I want them to play. On the mini-backward. I set the track numbers in proper sequence-backward. What is the mini using as a sort criteria? Certainly not the name of the song. I looked in my song list on another playlist and it is all random and not listed in any particular order.
Can someone tell me by what criteria the iPod Mini uses to sort with? What takes priority? Why would it be listed backward through my tracks?
My iPod Mini has the latest software update.

Yes, I have one playlist that reads "Bible Study" and I want to sort the tracks within it.
Job 1-4
Job 5-6
Job 7-10
etc.
Here is what I wrote to Apple:
I like to listen to Bible studies when I am going to sleep. I need to listen to the sermons in order. But my iPod keeps listing the files BACKWARD! On iTunes, I set the playlist to display exactly how I want them to play. On the mini-backward. I set the track numbers in proper sequence-backward. What is the mini using as a sort criteria? Certainly not the name of the song. I found it was listing by WHEN it was transfered.
Please fix this bug. Have the playlist list by how we set it in iTunes. This includes regular playlists AND smartplaylists. If on iTunes it lists in track order, so be it. If it lists in alphabetical song name order, so be it. If random is turned on in the playlist, have it list randomly.
Shouldn't this be how it properly operates? Thanks! BTW I have an Intel iMac.

What does spotlight search?

Sorry for the obvious question, but is there a document / thread (I tried looking) that gives a quick summary of how spotlight works and what it looks at?
I ask as it doesn't search, for me, footnotes of Word documents (which is annoying) and companies in Address Book (which is also annoying). I'm wondering if this is a problem with my computer, or standard.
Thanks!

Instead of searching directly on drives and within files, Spotlight indexes those drives and files, and searches within the index.
Therefore everything relies on Spotlight being able to keep that index complete, accurate, and up to date (to the microsecond, as you will be constantly changing files, renaming them, moving them around, etc., in normal use).
Needless to say, Spotlight fails to do that and despite the many clever and not-so-clever fixes that are sometimes suggested in these forums, the entire concept, in my opinion and in the opinion of others, is very silly, too clever for its own good, and we wonder what Apple was thinking of.
<I'm wondering if this is a problem with my computer, or standard.>
Alas, it's standard. To find the files you're looking for, more efficaciously, more quickly, and certainly more reliably, I suggest you try EasyFind as an alternative.
EasyFind is freeware and can be downloaded from here:
http://www.devon-technologies.com/products/freeware/index.html
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Does spotlight search your entire computer?

I heard once that Snow Leopard only indexes and searches for all personal files. How can I get it to search for the files in the library and the program files, etc. It would be nice if there was a plugin or something that allowed you to search through the entire computer during the rare time that you need to. Also would anyone know where the domain folder is stored for iweb?

When Spotlight indexes your computer, it generates a database of all of its contents. When you do a search, it restricts what's reported. Start with http://www.pinkmutant.com/articles/Leopard/leospot.html and http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/stopspotlightindex.html To return results from everywhere, you need to add *include system files* and *visible and unvisible files* to your search criteria.

Does spotlight search notes or reminders?

With Mountain Lion newly installed. Fired up spotlight to find one of my reminders and noticed the spotlight does not seem to search the new Notes or Reminders apps. Am I missing something?

Thank you. Yes, I confirm that you are indeed right. Notes are indexed and shown in Spotlight.
Reminders are indexed and shown too. However I also note that once you have located a reminder item in Spotlight, seleting it then causes the Reminders App to attempt to re-add it, even when it is already there. Odd behaviour! I have sent feedback to Apple.

In What Order Does OC4J starts Modules contained in Application?

Hi all,
I would like to know if it is possible to choose the order in which EJB & Web modules are started.
As a matter of fact, I need some Web modules to be started prior to some other Ejb modules. All are deployed in a single application.
I though the startup order would be the same as the deployment order, driven by 'application.xml', but after testing, it does not seem to be the case
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Eric,
Thanks for that. Your replies, some trial and error and reading the Ligthroom SDK Manual means I'm starting to understand it.
I think some of my confusion comes from the layout of the modules in the "Export Screen"
All the Ligthtroom ones are ABOVE all the LR2 Mogrify ones
which of course suggests that the Lightroom bits get executed before the Mogrify ones.
For Export actions that's not too bad, but for Post-process actions it would be nice if the mogrify ones were ABOVE the Lightroom ones.
Ideally interelave the modules into the correct order!
I realise from a S/W development perspective this might be impossible.
An alternative might be to re-inforce the "order of execution" in both the Users Guide and the SDK manual, and perhpas a one-line note on the Export page itself.
Once again thanks for the helpful repsonse.
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Terry

MD01 - in what order does the MRP run pick its materials to plan

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I would like to know how the MRP global run (MD01or inthe background) picks the sequence of its materials?
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then those with 1 and so on. The lower the low-level code is, the higher the number assigned to the level.
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So what all does IOS 7 spotlight search look in?

I was hoping it would search through apps, such as Evernotes. I am not finding that to be the case. Bummer!
Am I missing something?
Thanx!
Al
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You can get it to search for whatever you want. Go to Settings>General>Spotlight Search and simply tick/untick the items you'd like to seach for.
Hope that helps,
Ian

HT201285 Why does Apple not give more info on spotlight search? Set up your system with all selections disabled and text two or three messages. Then go ahead and check messages and go to spotlight search and type any letter that begins a word. Messages ar

Why can't spotlight search be deleted or cleared? Why so secretive? The problem is that this is a huge business security risk.
Fix it Apple!!!

SteweyRoux wrote:
Why can't spotlight search be deleted or cleared? Why so secretive? The problem is that this is a huge business security risk.
Fix it Apple!!!
1) If you have sensitive business information on your phone, put a passcode on it.
2) Apple doesn't participate here. If you want to give them feedback, here's the link:
http://www.apple.com/feedback
Best of luck.

HT201285 What order does spotlight search display??

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