Example of TYPE_AHEAD display type in sample apps?

Classic Servoy
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Does anyone know if there is any example of the TYPE_AHEAD display type in the sample apps that come with the servoy eval?

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What do you want to know? I can’t tell you if there is an example.

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I am used to type ahead in comboboxes, and at least in the sample apps, the comboboxes don’t exhibit that behavior - they’re ‘pick lists’. I imagine that the TYPE_AHEAD display type does what I am seeking but I’d like to see it in action if I can. Most of the time I build very data centric apps and type ahead comboboxes are extremely useful. It’s ok if servoy doesn’t have exactly what I’m used to but I want to see what if offers that is in the ballpark.

Thanks

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Well, if you want to see it in action you change the datatype to typeahead and either create some records with data in that field (it will then automatically create a valuelist for you) or attach a valuelist.

That’s all…

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I was able to get it to work this time, not sure why but the first time around it wouldn’t take any data, the control seemed to be locked.

The type ahead works as expected. But, is there no control in Servoy that combines the combobox and the type ahead display types? That’s what would be ideal…the combobox allows one to open and browse the list of values, and typing gets you to a value if you know what you’re looking for. The features combined is the ideal.

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hi pengi

its just a cosmetic issue, the type ahead box does this already! it just doen’t look like a combobox. Even better if you set the value list in the type ahead to the same field users can enter their own values if they don’t exist in the list, and they will become available in the future in this type ahead. Easy!

Explain to your users that a combobox is simply a non-editable list.

It helps keep your interface consistent.

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Hi Rodney

I see what you mean, I’d not added enough values to the value list for the scrollbar to appear. Yes I guess this will do, thanks.

I wonder if Servoy would consider adding the same dropdown arrow that a combobox has to the type ahead field? The arrow is a visual clue to the end users. As currently implemented the type ahead display type looks just like a regular text field until one puts the focus there…the drop down arrow is a bit of an invitation.