FR: Hide Query until search

[crisg0112]

Hi,

It would be good if when using filters in query, not to show the list initially until the user enter somethings in the filter box.

I know that you could call up a form or even a non-persisted object BUT this basically restricts the result set before hand.

Also, is it possible for the filter control to be set as 'dropdown' instead of just a editable text control?

[hpl123]

Cris,
This can be achieved using a custom solution like this one:
http://www.awareim.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7423

You could either use an independent form as your custom search field and when the value is changed, the saved value is used as a filter for the query OR you could use a dropdown and then when the dropdown is changed, use the saved value as a filter for the query. Not the best solution but works and doing this together with various invisibility conditions enables you to create powerful custom solutions.

I know there are other examples in the forum of similar solutions as well.

PS: Support, having more options for query filters like the functionality Cris asks about would be valuable and save a lot of time i.e. we don´t have to create workarounds. Thanks

[crisg0112]

Cris,
This can be achieved using a custom solution like this one:
http://www.awareim.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7423

You could either use an independent form as your custom search field and when the value is changed, the saved value is used as a filter for the query OR you could use a dropdown and then when the dropdown is changed, use the saved value as a filter for the query. Not the best solution but works and doing this together with various invisibility conditions enables you to create powerful custom solutions.

I know there are other examples in the forum of similar solutions as well.

PS: Support, having more options for query filters like the functionality Cris asks about would be valuable and save a lot of time i.e. we don´t have to create workarounds. Thanks

Hi Henrik,

Thanks for that. I did have a look at that sample bsv you created and it does work! But like you said, it is a workaround.

One of the products that was mentioned during the conference and we did evaluate it as well is 'ironspeed'. and it has this functionality which can be turned on/off depending on your requirements.

I'm sure support will listen to us

[hpl123]

I'm sure support will listen to us

Hope so