Is there a documntation about DesktopSearchField?

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In a DektopWindow with a DektopListBox (to search in), I add a DesktopSearchField.
I add a Label and now I am asking myself where to go.

I read the documentation @ DesktopSearchField, but see nothing.

Unfortunately, I do not recall how to make a search of the old way (without DesktopSearchField).

A link to a document who explain how to find the search text in the ListBox… is welcome.

Or… must I check every Row (from 0 to last one) ?
In that case, what is the purpose/utility of a DesktopSearchField ?

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Maybe you misspelled DesktopSearchField when you were searching for it?
https://documentation.xojo.com/api/user_interface/desktop/desktopsearchfield.html#description

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Hi Mark,

could be, but not in that case. I do not found an entry that explain the raison d’être of a DesktopSearchField (vs a TextField).

In the mean time, I add a KeyDown Event, checked the key is Enter or Return and in a Loop, search in the ListBox, Select the found Line, scroll the… ScrollBar and set the Focus to the ListBox.
Things I can do with a TextField (how SearchField is useful then ?)

Result

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BTW: my Earth globe is too small… :frowning:

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There is no “old way”. DesktopSearchField is new to the framework and only exists as a Desktop-prefixed-control.

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Esthetics, clearly related to a search of something (the magnifying glass icon), keeps a list of last entered items too (defaults to 5).

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difference is in description

A field for search values that provides a Recent Searches popup menu.

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Something to be aware of: After adding a DesktopSearchfield, I started seeing problems with the Tab Order in the window, so if you start to see that, remove the search field and see if it clears up.

https://tracker.xojo.com/xojoinc/xojo/-/issues/78428

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The SearchField from Einhugur does not destroy the tab order.

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