UPDATE 09-07-2015:

It also effects all search and add options in the admin
area

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VQMOD (file uaps.xml to [your store]/vqmod/xml)
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eSyncer Europe - www.esyncer.eu
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Required:
1. VQMOD 2+
2. OpenCart 2.x
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Explaining the mod:
After installing this mod xml-file the search is improved for "Product" and
"Model". The fields in Catalog >> Products, in your admin panel. Default,
those fields only give results if there are products or models starting with
the characters you type in. This mod makes it possible to show everything
in the product title or model number.
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Install and uploading:
1. Unpack ZIP to your harddrive.
2. Upload 'vqmod' to your store vqmod.
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Might be useful too:
Looking for a webbassed software tool for bulkimport (e.g. via drop shipping)?
> www.esyncer.eu
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Enjoy this simple but great working change to your admin panel product search!