RadAutoCompleteBox: Jump to next control (TabStop) after selection?

[Jannik]

Can I jump to the next control (tabstop), after I've made a selection with the TAB-Key?

[Kalin]

Hi Jannk,

Yes, there shouldn't be any problems with the explained scenario. After selecting an item with the Tab key you will be able to navigate to the next control after pressing the Tab key again.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Kalin
Telerik

 

 

[Jannik]

Yup, but our company wants the box to jump into the next control just with ONE tab press, so selecting and moving to next control in one step. Can we do that?

[Kalin]

Hi Jannk,

What I can suggest you in order to achieve that scenario would be to inherit from the AutoCompleteBox and override the OnKeyDown method. Inside will be able to check whether the Tab key was pressed and move the focus as demonstrated below (TextBox with Name TxtBox will be focused):

public class CustomAutoCompleteBox : RadAutoCompleteBox
{
    protected override void OnKeyDown(KeyEventArgs e)
    {
        if (e.Key == Key.Tab)
        {
            // move the focus
            var mp = (MainPage)Application.Current.RootVisual;
            mp.TxtBox.Focus();
        }

        base.OnKeyDown(e);
    }
}

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Kalin
Telerik

 

 

[Senthil]

Can you please send a sample of customautocompletebox implemented ina project.

[Kalin]

Hello Senthil,

I noticed you have asked the same question in a General Feedback ticket. I have already replied you regarding this and will kindly ask you to check my reply there.

Regards,
Kalin
Telerik