FindMode Enum

Contains values that specify how data searching is initiated within specific controls.

Namespace: DevExpress.XtraEditors

Assembly: DevExpress.XtraGrid.v18.2.dll

Declaration

C#

public enum FindMode

VB.NET

Public Enum FindMode

Members

Name	Description
Default	A search for data is started automatically, or must be started manually, depending on the underlying data source. Automatic searching is enabled in the following cases: 1) a control functions in regular binding mode and the number of data source records is less than 10,000; 2) a control functions in Instant Feedback Mode. Manual searching is enabled in the following cases: 1) a control functions in regular binding mode and the number of data source records is greater than 10,000; 2) a control functions in regular server mode.
Always	A control starts searching data automatically, after a small delay.
FindClick	A control starts searching data on clicking the Find button or pressing ENTER.

Related API Members

The following properties accept/return FindMode values:

• ColumnViewOptionsFind.FindMode
• RepositoryItemSearchLookUpEdit.PopupFindMode

Remarks

For a SearchLookUpEdit control, you can specify how data searching should be initiated - automatically or manually. This is accomplished via the RepositoryItemSearchLookUpEdit.PopupFindMode property of the FindMode type.

A GridControl also allows data to be searched via the Find Panel. To choose between automatic and manual data searching modes, use the ColumnViewOptionsFind.FindMode property.