Can I create a list with autocomplete properties like VCard

[tango1948]

Hi,
I have an HTML form on which I would like to create a list of (between 50 and 100 names) with the autocomplete property like VCard and if possible text and value properties like a SELECT list. Is this possible?
One othere thing the list is in Hebrew so the autocomplete should idealy be from right to left, but I'm really intrested to know if its possible to set up a user defined VCard like list.
Pointers to any tutorials appriciated.

Thanks

David

 

[TheCandyman]

Just to make sure i understand you, your asking for something like the search box on this page? start typing in "intel" in the Search box.

http://www.newegg.com/

 

[tango1948]

Yes that's the sort of thing I'm looking for

 

[TheCandyman]

You have to reverse engineer that page i guess. It's a good collection between css and javascript.

<td id="haQuickSearchTextbox" rowspan="2">
<input id="haQuickSearchBox" type="text" autocomplete="off" value="" maxlength="50" title="Search site" tabindex="1" name="Description"/>
<br/>
<div id="autofilledview"/>
</td>

 

[tango1948]

Sorry I don't understand please could go into a little more detail as to how I'd set up such a list, how is the autocomplete activated, where is the onclick event.

Thanks

David

 

[Foamcow]

Try searching Google for [google]ajax autocomplete[/google]

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[tango1948]

Thanks for the link I'll check it out.
Will I be able to use Ajax just using the clients browser without any server side processing.
Is there any way I can use the VCard capability of the browser say using vcard.middlename to attach a list to?

Thanks for your help

David

 

[tango1948]

hi,
I found a javascript solution that meets all the requirments (even the hebrew).
Here's the link if anyones intrested

http://gadgetopia.com/autosuggest/