How the hell do I search my contact list in Adium?

[PowerFullMac]

...Well? I have about 300 contacts on MSN (literally!) and I want to find ONE!

Any help?

Thanks in advance!

 

[operator207]

Try asking on their forums.

 

[m1ss1ontomars]

Actually, you can't yet. This is set for inclusion in Adium 1.3.

The closest you can get is typing their name or screenname (whatever you have displayed) in the buddy list. You could also command+n to open a new chat, then typing the person's name or screenname.

I have over 300 AIM buddies and this works fine for me.

 

[PowerFullMac]

Actually, you can't yet. This is set for inclusion in Adium 1.3.

The closest you can get is typing their name or screenname (whatever you have displayed) in the buddy list. You could also command+n to open a new chat, then typing the person's name or screenname.

I have over 300 AIM buddies and this works fine for me.

Yep, thats what they told me on the Adium forums, too, thing is when everyones screen name is like this: "G*E*M*M*A--**%%(L)(K)(MP)ME" its kinda hard to do that

 

[migulic]

Yep, thats what they told me on the Adium forums, too, thing is when everyones screen name is like this: "G*E*M*M*A--**%%(L)(K)(MP)ME" its kinda hard to do that

You can also type their e-mail address in that box, that might be easier.

 

[marcusleemitche]

Want to search contacts?

In preferences > Appearance > Contact List, select 'Regular Window' for window style. Exit prefs.

When the contact list window is active, just start typing and the list will filter based on your typing.

http://skitch.com/marcusmitchell/dx4um/contacts <- example here =]

Marcus Mitchell

 

[webmarty]

Quick find contact

A quick and easy way is kind of a work-around:
File > New Chat > type in the contacts name and voila!