How can I prevent KendoMultiSelect from deleting search term in filter box?

[Stephen]

After an initial search, if the user selects multiselect line items, and then searches for a different term, upon trying to select another item, the search term box clears itself and the filtered items reload unfiltered.  How can I fix this behavior?

[Neli]

Hello Stephen,

As far as I understand you need after filtering is performed in the MultiSelect and an item is selected, the filter to be persisted.

If this is the case I would suggest you subscribe to the select event handler of the MultiSelect. In the event handler, you could check the current value of the MultiSelect input. Then, by using a setTimeout function, you could set the same text to the MultiSelect input.

 select: function(e) {           
      var searchText  = $(e.sender.input).val()
      setTimeout(function(){
            $(e.sender.input).val(searchText )
     })
 }

Here is a Dojo example where this is demonstrated.

I hope you will find the provided information helpful.

Regards,
Neli
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