combobox - vb.net - set default value to show in dropdown when loaded

[maxsteinbrenner]

so i have a add-in combobox and would like it to have the text "select storm" in the (currently blank) dropdown when the combo box is displayed. is this possible?

thanks!

max

[KenBuja]

You can set the combobox's text property to "Select storm". Once something is selected, that text will not show up again.

[maxsteinbrenner]

You can set the combobox's text property to "Select storm". Once something is selected, that text will not show up again.

probably a dumb question but:

where would/how i access the text property of the combobox? i would know how to do it if i made the combobox in the designer but this one is an add-in and i am unfamiliar with how to access it's properties.

thanks,

max

[KenBuja · Accepted solution]

Not a dumb question at all, especially since I gave you an incorrect answer the first time.

In the Config.esriaddinx file, if you add a space to the Combobox line, you should get Intellisense to pop up, showing the possible tags you can add. Use hintText. The sample Custom Selection Extension shows this and other tags that you can use.

[maxsteinbrenner]

Kevin,

awesome!

that is exactly what i was looking for, thanks so much.

max

[KenBuja]

Glad to help. Please remember to click the check on the post to signify the question was answered.

[NeedHelp]

What is the best way to either:
a.) have the default text re-appear after a combo item has been selected OR
b.) have the combo box value default to the first item in it's list??

[KenBuja]

You can set the combobox to the first item in the list this way


myComboBox.SelectedIndex = 0

[NeedHelp]

I don't see the .SelectedIndex as an option like I do with a 'normal combo box'.
All the interaction I have with the combo box add-in is done via the "me." command.
I can do me.add or me.remove to adjust combo box items, but definitely don't have the full list of options I'm used to working with combo boxes.

[lethalmark]

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