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extended combo box functionality

Kent Meyer — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:19:21 GMT

I would like to add the following functionality to my app.

Here is the scenario: I have an order and I want to add "product" to it. I can use the combo box to do the look up. But in this case the drop down is limited to the code. so I can add a button beside the combo box to show a browse dialog which allows a more complex lookup. Now lets say that the code I want does not exist. I would like to be able to add the new code "on the fly" from where I am at. What is the best way using the strataframe components to accomplish all three tasks.

Thanks

RE: extended combo box functionality

StrataFrame Team — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:19:21 GMT

If it's a set list, you can use the ComboBox and the PopulationDataSourceSettings on the combo box to populate it with the appropriate codes. If you need a "browse" button to do a more detailed lookup, you can drop a BrowseDialog on the form and configure it to do the lookup. However, if you need to be able to lookup records and/or add a new one, you'll have to create a custom form or custom control to do that... the browse dialog doesn't allow you to add new records within it.