Combo Box Code

[jmf]

I am converting an Access app to VB6 and am startled by lack of functionality of VB6 Combo Box. Anyone with a subclass or class module that adds autosearch, multi column, limit to list , etc functionality preferably without expensive 3rd party control.

 

[MikeCox]

I think the only way to add multi-column flexibility into a combo box is to use tabs. I know there's an API function that can set the distance of the tabs if the default isn't good, but I can't remember what it is (sorry). Also, combo boxes have autosearch built in, but the drop-down part of it has to be open as the user types, or if the style is 1-Simple Combo. If "limit to list" means you don't want the user to enter a value, but rather select only what's in the list, set the Style to 2-Dropdown List. Good Luck!~