combobox & text length

[NeoPa]

You know, I thought the original question was



And I think the answer to that, for probably 99.9% of the regulars here, is that we adjust the width of the combobox when we set it up so that it accommodates the longest item we expect to be displayed, rather than spending days trying to figure out some clever hack to dynamically size it. Occasionally we make adjustments, if need be. But basically, it's called planning ahead!

Linq ;0)>

From the school of "Keep It Simple, Stupid!" (or KISS).

There is definitely worth bearing in mind in pretty well everything you do (not even just programming). You can save yourself a deal of time in many situations.

Having said all that - I can see that there is scope sometimes for doing something a little more complicated and dynamic when it gives you the results you need. This situation seems to be one where that could very possibly be the case.

[ADezii]

Hello ADezi,

Yeah sure modify it to your heart's content. By the way it was not me who had the problem originally. The original OP was Blade.

My real name is ** Removed **. Yeah and give a plug to Bytes. After you make the modification please upload again. Check my previous post about the mousedown event.

cheers,
Rob

Thanks mshmyob, I'm on vacation right now but I will get things rolling when I return and definitely keep you informed. I must apologize to you for requesting your real name within the Form. I failed to complete the rest of the sentence which was to send it to me, if of course you approved, in a Private Message.

[mshmyob]

No problem Adezii, a little slap on our wrists no more. Enjoy your holiday.

cheers,

Thanks mshmyob, I'm on vacation right now but I will get things rolling when I return and definitely keep you informed. I must apologize to you for requesting your real name within the Form. I failed to complete the rest of the sentence which was to send it to me, if of course you approved, in a Private Message.

[NeoPa]

Not even that Rob.

Some gentle guidance for ADezii, but you have every right to put your name in here publicly if you choose.

I simply considered that you may not have chosen to, had the request been phrased differently. You were not even theoretically out of line :)

I suspect ADezii (knowing him as I do) is far more worried about putting you in a position, than he is about any perceived slap on the wrist (Not that it was even that of course).

[mshmyob]

No harm no foul. I just didn't want to PM Adezii without his permission.

Now I just have to sit back and wait for all those royalty cheques to role in :) I will now be able to retire 30 years erlier than expected.

cheers,

Not even that Rob.

Some gentle guidance for ADezii, but you have every right to put your name in here publicly if you choose.

I simply considered that you may not have chosen to, had the request been phrased differently. You were not even theoretically out of line :)

I suspect ADezii (knowing him as I do) is far more worried about putting you in a position, than he is about any perceived slap on the wrist (Not that it was even that of course).

[blad3runn69]

wow thank you everyone for your insight.

mshmyob
thank you - wow very clever, not much more I can say and a whole lot to have a look at and learn, cool stuff and thank you for sharing it

Adezii
thank you your technical articulation of the problem and help with working toward a solution, thank you for all your help Adezii it is always greatly appreciated

missinglinq
thank you for your solution and input. I agree with you. You have a very relevant point re: value of time spent on GUI code. In a perfect world (ie. here :) I 110% agree with your solution, thank you for all your help missinglinq it is always greatly appreciated

NeoPa
eloquently (as always) states the case for KISS. Thank you grandmaster

thank you very much all of you for your generosity, it has been incredibly enlightening discussion :)

[NeoPa]

You're not too clumsy yourself Blad3Runn69 :)

With manners like that you're welcome any time. Heck, you can even marry my daughter :D

[blad3runn69]

lol NeoPa (me.blush = true :) sincerely thank you jedimaster :)

[ADezii]

No harm no foul. I just didn't want to PM Adezii without his permission.

Now I just have to sit back and wait for all those royalty cheques to role in :) I will now be able to retire 30 years erlier than expected.

cheers,

Here is what effectively is the final version, unless you see something that you want a change. Please let me know either way.

[blad3runn69]

nice ADezii, way cool thank you :)
heh wow, close this thread, reason: problem solved.
Very impressive stuff!, you guys are no.1 helluva solution.
Sincere thanks to all of you for sharing your expertise and wisdom, it is truly appreciated and acknowledged.

[ADezii]

nice ADezii, way cool thank you :)
heh wow, close this thread, reason: problem solved.
Very impressive stuff!, you guys are no.1 helluva solution.
Sincere thanks to all of you for sharing your expertise and wisdom, it is truly appreciated.

mshmyob provided the logic and base code, it is he who deserves most of the credit. I simply modified some of the code and GUI. BTW, the subject of this Thread will be an upcoming Tip of the Week, but that is a Top Secret, so don't tell anyone!

[blad3runn69]

hey ADezii thank you, cool - your secret is safe with me :)

Thank you mshmyob - kudos 2 u! don't forget us mere mortals :)

[mshmyob]

You are welcome Blad3Runner .... We Gods do need to keep some minions around to do our bidding so I will keep you in mind :)

cheers,

hey ADezii thank you, cool - your secret is safe with me :)

Thank you mshmyob - kudos 2 u! don't forget us mere mortals :)

[NeoPa]

Uh oh! Now it's gone to his head :(

[mshmyob]

Now where did I put my lightning bolt. lol

cheers,

Uh oh! Now it's gone to his head :(