Looking for an Autocomplete DropDownList

[Wayne Wengert]

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]]

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

 

[Wayne Wengert]

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

 

[Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD]]

Simply drag the DLL into your Visual Studio.NET toolbox.

 

[Wayne Wengert]

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

 

[Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD]]

Strange.
Well try right clicking on the toolbox and adding the component through the
menu.

 

[Wayne Wengert]

Thanks - that works.

Wayne

Strange.
Well try right clicking on the toolbox and adding the component through
the menu.