Entry mode
WebCombo provides three distinct entry modes: default, auto complete, and instant
lookup. In default entry mode, the result box is always displayed once the user
enters a character. Auto complete entry mode offers the same behavior as default,
but with text auto completion and selection of the first matching item in the results.
Instant lookup entry mode optimizes performance and entry speed by validating the
entry only when the user finishes editing. The result box only displays if the input
data does not have a perfect match in the database.
Textbox mode
WebCombo gives you the freedom to set the textbox mode to editable or read-only.
In editable mode, users can type in the combobox and use the result box to make
a selection. In read-only mode, the text box is locked, and users can only select
an item from the result box, much like the ASP.NET dropdown box.