Sc.AutoCompleteTextField

Sitecore Single-line Text Field with suggestions and autocomplete features

Usage

• Create class which inherits from SmartSitecore.AutoCompleteTextField.Fields.AutoCompleteText and implement GetServiceUrl method:

  • It should return url to ajax web method like "/api/sitecore/StylesAutoComplete/Load".
  • This method can be created elsewhere as WebMethod or MVC GET and should return list of string as json object, like:

    {
      "suggestions": [
        { "value": "UK",       "data": "UK" },
        { "value": "US",        "data": "US" }
      ]
    }
    

    For details check jQuery-Autocomplete

• Create new field type in Sitecore core database under /sitecore/system/Field types, pointing to your class and assembly, use new field in your templates.

• For sample usage visit Css Picker Project

• Check out blog entry for details.