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I feel like I'm missing something obvious here...
I am trying to use the autocomplete box to search a list of items (categories in one case). It is part of an editor -- I'm showing a recipe that has a list of categories it belongs to. When tapping on a category, I want to use the autocomplete box to show the item that they've tapped on and allow them to change it. I've got the possible items bound properly, proven by the fact that when I start typing, I get a list of items that match. My issue is that I'm drawing a blank on how to tell the control what the existing value is and how to get the new value back when one is selected. A pointer in the right direction would be much appreciated.
I am trying to use the autocomplete box to search a list of items (categories in one case). It is part of an editor -- I'm showing a recipe that has a list of categories it belongs to. When tapping on a category, I want to use the autocomplete box to show the item that they've tapped on and allow them to change it. I've got the possible items bound properly, proven by the fact that when I start typing, I get a list of items that match. My issue is that I'm drawing a blank on how to tell the control what the existing value is and how to get the new value back when one is selected. A pointer in the right direction would be much appreciated.
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Hi Marc,
Alexander
Telerik
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I am not completely sure what is the scenario that you are having trouble with -- by "tapping on a category" do you mean to tap onto the AutoCompleteBox, and if yes -- what do you expect to happen?
If I understand you correctly you would like to pre-set the value of the RadAutoCompleteBox -- you can use the RadAutoCompleteBox.Text property to achieve the desired effect. Also, you can hook up the RadAutoCompleteBox.SelectionChanged event to track when the selection of the control changes.
Let me know if this helps.
Alexander
Telerik
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answered on 11 Jun 2013, 01:28 AM
Hello Alexander,
Oh good grief, I am an idiot. I was thinking in terms of binding an object to the control and never thought about binding a property of that object and listening for an event for the "return trip". Thanks!
--Marc
Oh good grief, I am an idiot. I was thinking in terms of binding an object to the control and never thought about binding a property of that object and listening for an event for the "return trip". Thanks!
--Marc