I locate the value I want in the list and set the itemindex property, all in
code. Something like:
FoundPos := ComboBox1.Items.IndexOf(StringToFind);
if FoundPos > -1 then begin //teacher found
ComboBox1.ItemIndex := FoundPos;
end else begin
ComboBox1.ItemIndex := 0;
end;
ComboBox1Click(nil);
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ross Levis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2001 13:36
> To: Multiple recipients of list delphi
> Subject: [DUG]: ComboBox help
>
>
> I must be missing something.
>
> I need a ComboBox which is ReadOnly but also allows the text (or
> selected item) to be assigned via code. eg. Providing a default.
> Currently when Style is csDropDownList, the Text property can not be
> assigned. What am I missing!
>
> Cheers,
> Ross.
>
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