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Wayne Wengert

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May 10, 2005, 5:40:16 PM5/10/05
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I need a dropdownlist that supports autocomplete. I have been googling and I
found a couple that look promising (e.g.
http://www.dotnetjohn.com/articles.aspx?articleid=132) but frankly, I don't
know what to do with that sample code? (I thought custom controls came as
DLLs?)

Anywy, if anyone has suggestions I'd appreciate it.

Wayne


Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD]

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May 10, 2005, 7:43:51 PM5/10/05
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Andy Smith of MetaBuilders built a combo box with autocomplete
functionality.
The control (DLL) and the source code are free. Find them here:
http://www.metabuilders.com/tools/ComboBox.aspx

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Wayne Wengert

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May 11, 2005, 6:51:19 AM5/11/05
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Thanks Steve;

I downloaded that package and added a reference but I still don't see the
control in my toolbox. Is there a site with simple instructions on how to
add a control? I remember seeing one a while back but I can't find it now?

Wayne

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Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD]

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May 11, 2005, 3:22:12 PM5/11/05
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Simply drag the DLL into your Visual Studio.NET toolbox.

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Wayne Wengert

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May 11, 2005, 8:55:20 PM5/11/05
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Steve;

I apologize for being dense but exactly from where/how do I drag the DLL? I
have a copy in the bin folder of my app but when I drag it to the toolbox I
get a new item in the Toolbox named
"Text:http://localhost/UnitLogin/bin/MetaBuilders.WebControls.ComboBox.dll"
This is apparently just a text object?

Wayne


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Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD]

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May 11, 2005, 9:33:09 PM5/11/05
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Strange.
Well try right clicking on the toolbox and adding the component through the
menu.

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Wayne Wengert

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May 12, 2005, 8:39:23 AM5/12/05
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Thanks - that works.

Wayne

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