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  1. Navigate back and forth between occurrences in search result

    I need a way to move between occurrences of a SQL Search search result (either keyboard shortcut or button/icon).
    Lets say I have a bunch of long stored procedures and the name of a certain table occurs a few times within each of those procedures. I use SQL Search to search for the name of that table.
    Right now, each occurrence of the that table name will be highlighted in the code, but I have to manually scroll through the code to find the highlighted occurrences. This can become a pain if I have to scroll both horizontally and vertically.

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  2. Ability to PERSIST SETTINGS.

    Ability to maintain settings between searches. When I switch back and forth and open and close it, it goes back to SEARCH ALL, but when I am working, I am usually focused on something and it's quite painful to have to reset the settings almost every-time., We need a checkbox option to PERSIST SETTINGS.

    When I am working on something I am usually working in one or two databases but we have 50 databases, I don't need to search all those all the time. I am usually looking for where column names are within tables, I love all the features…

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  3. Allow to search Azure Managed Instances

    Allow to search Azure Managed Instances

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  4. Add quick "Go To Object" like SqlSmash

    SQLSmash (http://www.sqlsmash.com) has a wonderful "Go To Object" tool that I use regularly. It helps me navigate to SQL objects quickly without having to point and click. All I have to do is type CTRL+, and start typing the name of the object. It will filter the names based on what I type, and when I click enter it will select the object in Object Explorer.

    It is much better at finding tables, views, & stored procs on the fly than SQL Search. It is especially helpful when working in multiple databases simultaneously. I had previously posted this…

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  5. Database selections

    1) The last dropdown just shows me the alias names I use to connect to databases so I have no idea which user I'm doing the search under which impacts results based on the privilleges. This should clearly show which user it's searching under please.
    2) I'm sat here right now, I've select 1 database to search against out of 300. Yet my search results coming back (after 20 minutes of waiting) keeps including ALL database. I've closed down the search window and tried again, same result. why?
    3) Needs to be able to export results from the search window…

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  6. As a user, I want to be able to export (or copy and paste) the found found objects to my text processor

    I would like to be able to use the found objects in other programs (e.g. my text processor/notepad/email)

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  7. Allow multiple searches in many search tabs

    Allow multiple searches in many search tabs.
    I want to search two different things and have the search results side-by-side.

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  8. Allow reordering of result columns

    I wish to view the result columns hierarchically: Database -> Schema - > Object. But at present I'm limited to the existing order, which is reverse in my mind: Object -> Schema - > Database. Bonus if the columns are draggable.

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  9. How about support for Color Theme's?

    Please add support fpr COLOR THEME'S

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  10. Allow for keyboard shortcuts

    Your sql search tool is great, while using it. However, it would be even better, if you could allow a user a way to kick off the tool without the toolbar button. I use VS and management studio without toolbars and via keyboard shortcuts. I would love to see a keyboard shortcut entry to kick off a SQL Search, and\or a means via menus.

    Thank you.

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  11. In the script panel you highlight the matches but buttons to jump forward and back between matches in the script would be great!

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  12. Search within results

    Search within results

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  13. Should be considered the option to add o remove columns on the results grid.

    Only that, being able to add or delete columns in the results search grid. Would be great.

    4 votes
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  14. Highlight / Copy doesn't seem to work in the Script panel

    When you click on a match and see the script in the lower panel, I can highlight with my mouse but Ctrl-C doesn't copy what I've highlighted to the clipboard. That would be handy!

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  15. Would be nice if we can have a count of the number of instances of the search results found in each object. Probably un the results table.

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  16. Use SSMS fonts and keyword colors in Object Preview

    One thing I like about ApexSQL Search is that it uses my configured font styles and keyword colors from SSMS in the object preview/definition window. I would LOVE to see this implemented in the RedGate tool because it would make it easier to read the object code.

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  17. show constraints and default values, allow jump to column in object explorer

    When Displaying the search results that match a table column, include default value and nullable in the results.

    Additionally allow Select object in Object Explorer to select the matched column.

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  18. Habilidad de copiar código de la ventana de vista previa sin haber grabado un documento en SPID abierto

    Hola, trabajo todos los días en SQL Management Studio y SQL Search es una herramienta clave para mí, he notado que puedo copiar código que sale en la vista previa si tengo SPID abierto y el código que se muestra esta grabado en un archivo, pero muchas veces estamos modificando consultas o procedimientos y deseamos reutilizar código, se podrá habilitar el comando copiar aunque no tenga grabado el archivo o código con un SPID abierto? sería de gran ayuda gracias.

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  19. Color the Server name in the Object Explorer to match it's tabs.

    I love the colored tabs but to better know which server/database I'm working with I'd like to see the server and its children in the Object Explorer with the same colored background to match it's tabs. This would help to visually to associate what server I'm working with when I have a lot of servers and databases open.

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  20. Font Size setting for SQL Search results

    Simply allow font size settings on SQL Search results ... OR ... Post where in Windows this default font might be found. Current results are so small as to be very difficult to use

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