[WB24] Delayed search after input in edit field

Hi,

I need a delayed search after input in a edit field.
User should type in a name and after 1 second the search should be start.

Any ideas ?

regards Michael



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/04/2021 12:59PM by Michael Drechsel.

Hello Michael

I have a lookahead() process that runs in the whenever modified field.
For me it triggers after a certain number of characters are entered.

Maybe you could do something similar except use timersys() or a hidden timer button to wait before running the search.
You might also need to test for Keypressed() for VK_Space and VK_Back or just test to see if it is alpha or numeric before initiating the search

Regards
Al



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/04/2021 01:07PM by Al.

in 'each modification' code of the field, do a timersys with a FORCED timer number and a 1s delay
Each call to the timer will REPLACE the previous one as it's the same number

Hi,

thx for your reply.

@Argus: Yes, that was also my solution after a short brainstorming with myself :-)

regards Michael