Lookup Algorithm

[OneSource]

Hi,

Does someone have an algorithm that will do a lookup in a combobox based on the value that a user types in the textbox portion of the combobox? When you type a letter, the value in the list that best corresponds to what you've type is selected, like in a webbrowser's address box.

For example:

The user types: "One", and "OneSource" is selected from the list.

Thanks.

P.S. If no one has this algorithm, will someone code it?

[HeSaidJoe]

combobox has that utility built into it..use 2 dropdown sytle

onesource, yep i have the source in a VB book, gimme a day or two and I'll send it to you.

[OneSource]

I almost qualify for the "duh" award on this one! What's even worse is that I had already set the style to 2 for my combobox.

In my defense, I was using the drop down arrow to make selections from the combobox, rather than typing text in. The good news is that I don't need to alter my app at all. So wossname, I don't need that code after all, but thanks anyway.

However, I did discover that the "lookup" functionality included in the combobox is not a true lookup. For example, if the combobox contains these items:

• Charles
• Carl
• Hunter

and you type "Ch" hoping to get Charles, Hunter will be selected. In order to cycle through the items, you have to continue to type the first letter of the item you are looking for, in this case "c". Just a little info. for those who may want it. And a feeble attempt on my part to save face.

All the best.