Selecting text in non-focused field

[Bob Sneidar]

I have a FindBar "object" (group of objects) that I use for querying a sql database. I ues rawKeyUp and a delay to do what you are trying to do. I think I have a demo stack up too with a datagrid and sqlite database. Look for it under Robert Sneidar. 

Bob S


> On Nov 19, 2018, at 14:02 , Kaveh Bazargan via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Brian. I want to have a flexible search capability and that is
> indeed one of the things that would be good to have. I have a feeling it is
> going to be a bit slow so will need some tricks or compromise. For
> instance, only search if no key pressed for .5 seconds, so it not
> interrupting typing..
> 
> On Mon, 19 Nov 2018 at 21:57, Brian Milby via use-livecode <
> use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> 
>> Are you meaning that you need to highlight text found in another field?
>> Easiest way to describe what I’m referring to is the LC dictionary.  If you
>> type a term in the search box, the matches are highlighted yellow where
>> they are found (syntax and synonym fields).  Implementation would be
>> completely different since the dictionary is coded in JavaScript.
>> 
>> But, if that is what you are needing, then setting the style of the found
>> chunks should give what you need (subject to the potential issue of
>> performance).
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Brian
>> On Nov 19, 2018, 4:31 PM -0500, Kaveh Bazargan via use-livecode <
>> use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>, wrote:
>>> Didn't know about foundChunk. Useful, thanks. :-)
>>> 
>>> It is just one text field I am working on.
>>> 
>>> On Mon, 19 Nov 2018 at 21:12, dunbarxx via use-livecode <
>>> use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Have you tried selecting the foundChunk?
>>>> 
>>>> If you are going to write a routine that checks all the fields on a
>> card
>>>> and
>>>> catalog them, you can avoid the standard "find" command, and roll your
>> own.
>>>> 
>>>> Craig
>>>> 
>>>> 
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