How to Search by typing

[kereberosdumau]

Hi,
I'm trying to build a app that has a form databinding all fields to the table I will edit.

In order to fill these objects with data I will need to open a separete form with a search funtion by:

name:
City:
St:

The idea is to list, on a selectable list object bellow these fields, the data related to the search to be performed without a search button, just by typing on one of the fields, the search will be performed.

I believe a timer will be necessary to implement a wait limit to the search so when the user types Mi on the city field for example and them type nothing for 3 seconds the search is trigged and the list will show itens on the databse as: Miami, Milanca and so on.

Then I will fill the form behind with the selected result in my search.

Any input will be appreciated.

The Kerb

 

[sillysod]

i catch the key strokes the user types into my search bocx, and look for them pressing tilde (`).

if they press tilde the search is performed

so user types Mi` and the search is done

set e.handled = true to stop the tilde being written to the search box