One thing leads to another: created a stand-alone version of bigdash.py.  From the << notes >> section:
- This plugin does not use leofts.py.
- g.app.__global_search contains the singleton GlobalSearch instance.
- g has only one meaning: leo.core.leoGlobals. the set_leo hack is gone.
- The per-commander value of @int fts_max_hits is used.
- Made several top-level functions methods of the appropriate class.
- Pylint passes this file, requiring explicit imports.
- Improved status reports.

Leo build: 20140920065347