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PaulG.

Incremental search

Status: Declined

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As the number of records gets larger the more difficult it is for an operator to find an exact filename, especially when the first 5-10 characters are the same. I would like to have incremental search, AKA autocomplete, AKA search as you type, AKA filter/find as you type, inline search, instant search, word wheeling ...

 

This works well in windows explorer but I find no native incremental search in LabVIEW.

PaulG.

LabVIEW versions 5.0 - 2020

“All programmers are optimists”
― Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
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crossrulz
Knight of NI

Combo box


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PaulG.
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I prefer the listbox. Regardless, I think incremental search should be functional in all text-based controls.

PaulG.

LabVIEW versions 5.0 - 2020

“All programmers are optimists”
― Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
crossrulz
Knight of NI

Like typing an 'n' in Windows Explorer while inside of the Programs folder to instantly scroll down to National Instruments?  Now that could be really useful.


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Darren
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