Michelle, if you try this link, all the search options are still there:

http://www.renderosity.com/search.ez

just a word of caution...most of the time you'll just get a "time out" error after a few minutes of searching because of the slow speed of the galleries...perhaps especially so while they're now converting the data...your best bet is to try during the slow periods (middle of the night?)...plus you have a better chance of success if you DON'T use the "All" option but instead search under "Image Credits" and "Notes" separately.

I agree with your interest in seeing a product in action before buying it, and that's been very hard to do because the search function has been very difficult, well, since late 2005 I think. Which I guess is one of the main reasons I haven't bought anything in the store here for months.

Good luck with the searching!

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