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Topic: ComboBox first empty Item...

Is it possible to add a custom text on ComboBox first empty Item?

Adam
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Re: ComboBox first empty Item...

Hi Adam,
Is this so it's like some sort of hint for the user?
Derek

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Re: ComboBox first empty Item...

I don't know about changing default value but i tried this and it worked for me form1.combobox1.itemindex := 1  hope it helps

AD1408 wrote:

Is it possible to add a custom text on ComboBox first empty Item?

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Re: ComboBox first empty Item...

Thanks a lot guys....

derek wrote:

Hi Adam,
Is this so it's like some sort of hint for the user?
Derek

Yes Derek, instead of showing blank or no space, having text line something like "Please select one"

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Re: ComboBox first empty Item...

Hi Adam,
Yes, I thought it was probably for that reason.
Please have a look at the attached (specifically the combobox on form2).
1.  I actually set 'combobox first item empty' to be false in the object properties (sounds stupid, right!! - LOL) and also set the 'sorted' object property.
2.  I then have an entry in the combobox list that is the 'help' that you want to display. 
3.  Enter the 'help' with a leading space or asterisks or something like that and it forces it to the top of the combobox list and so looks like a 'help' message.
4.  Add a small script to test (on 'save') whether the user has tried to use the 'help' message as a valid selection.
Alternatively, just use a text hint - not quite the same effect but much quicker!
Regards,
Derek.

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Re: ComboBox first empty Item...

Hello AD1408, Derek

For your request, you have also this option :

   Form1.ComboBox1.TextHint := 'Please select one';
   Form1.ComboBox1.Style := csDropDown;

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Re: ComboBox first empty Item...

Hello Jean,
Thanks, I know about 'form1.combobox1.texthint' but I think this is something that only works with later versions of Windows (Vista and above?).
Some of the users I write stuff for still use XP!
Derek.

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Re: ComboBox first empty Item...

Hi Derek,
Nice one...  Truly appreciated..........
Adding a message for selecting actual item is very thoughtful of you.


Hi JB,
Thanks for the info.............

Adam
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