Re: Combo box with editable (typing anything) facility

Hello,
Windev 22

I want a combo box facility, where I can select data from, if I want, else I can type whatever is required there. Is this possible in WIndev 22?

Eg.
For a column, there is a lookup file where user will a list of predefined ones. In transaction screens, user will either choose one from the lookup file else type what he requires there. a sort of Combo + Text column. I'm not sure how to implement this is Windev 22.

Any suggestion is really appreciated.

Happiness Always
BKR Sivaprakash

Hello BKR

I have a process, that sounds very similar to what you are doing and has worked for me for the last thirty plus years - so not just with Windev.

File #1 has a primary key and a field which contains the name of the field/control calling the lookup elements. File #2 has the File #1 primary key value as a foreign key, a field for descriptions, return values etc and anything else I need to do when a choice is made. A call to File#1 in the control init passing the control name to a procedure returns the primary key which is then used to fill the drop down box from file #2

In answer to your question:
To maintain the lookup list in File #2 I have a separate small button beside the drop down box which allows access to File#2 so that items can be added or removed. Apart from the obvious advantages of having a file of look ups, this approach means that the system administrator can control who can adjust the lookup list otherwise clueless users just fill them up with crap and miss- spelled duplicates

Regards
Al

Thanks AI. Good points which I will try to implement in other conditions.

For my this requirement, I need to provide a way to enter what the user likes, no issues misspellings and duplicates here. I need way to select from lookup or enter whatever rubbish he likes, in the same column.