Shortcode or function to add search in custom locations

I know this is an old post but it is the one that comes up when I search for a solution for this.
I found no answer when I looked so I figured out this solution which works beautifully.

To add the Enfold search function to page content or create a search shortcode that you can use anywhere:
– go to “appearance” > “widgets”
– under “enfold custom widget area” add a “custom widget area” and name it “MySearch”
– drag the search widget from the left column to your new widget area and save
– on the page you are editing, enable the advanced layout editor
– under “content elements” drag the “widget area” element onto your page
– select the MySearch widget and update your page

To create a shortcode for this, you create a shortcode for a custom widget area and then change the widget area name to MySearch, like so:
– go to a new blank page, you must have the default editor enabled (not advanced editor)
– find the “insert theme shortcode” dropdown above the editor
– insert a custom widget area shortcode and insert it
– rename the widget area name to MySearch (or whatever you called your custom widget area)
– or just copy this one: [av_sidebar widget_area='MySearch']

I hope that works for you.

cordellbrewer – THANK YOU!!! I love it when people are nice enough to take the time just to post a solution to help others like me when googling for a solution. This… worked… PERFECTLY!

Thank you cordellbrewer!!!!