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@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@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@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@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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Sent from: >>>> >> http://runtime-revolution.278305.n4.nabble.com/Revolution-User-f278306.html >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> use-livecode mailing list >>>> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>> subscription preferences: >>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Kaveh Bazargan >>> Director >>> River Valley Technologies <http://rivervalleytechnologies.com/> • >> Twitter >>> <https://twitter.com/kaveh1000> • LinkedIn >>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/bazargankaveh/> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> use-livecode mailing list >>> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >> subscription preferences: >>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >> _______________________________________________ >> use-livecode mailing list >> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com >> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >> subscription preferences: >> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > > > > -- > Kaveh Bazargan > Director > River Valley Technologies <http://rivervalleytechnologies.com/> • Twitter > <https://twitter.com/kaveh1000> • LinkedIn > <https://www.linkedin.com/in/bazargankaveh/> > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription > preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
