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lookup field too long
Posted: 2022-12-09 15:23
by theyland
Hello, I have a DB with the name of over 20000 people. If I create a drop down list, it is simply too long. Is there any way to put a search box instead of a drop down list?
Thanks
Re: lookup field too long
Posted: 2022-12-09 15:44
by jsetzer
Hmmm, usually there is a search field right inside the lookup dropdown (select2 lobrary) as soon as we have more than 5 (I think) entries.
Did you configure that field as lookup?
Just an idea:
I know select2 has an option for minimum characters before AJAX request starts. Maybe we should figure out how to increase that minimum value to 5 or so, which should dramatically reduce responded data from server to client. Benefit: you can still use all existing lookup functionality and don't have to invent and code a custom search algorithm + AJAX data interchange.
Re: lookup field too long
Posted: 2022-12-09 16:04
by theyland
Oh gosh, I am so sorry (and embarrassed now). I was still playing with data.
Of course it's there.
How can I delete my post????
Re: lookup field too long
Posted: 2022-12-09 16:08
by jsetzer
Glad, I could help
