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SalNumber PalListSelectString( SalWindowHandle hWndList, ref SalNumber nStartIndex, SalString sSearchFor )
The PalListSelectString method selects the first item in a list box that begins with the specified string.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| SalWindowHandle hWndList | The handle (or name) of the list box, combo box or drop-down list to select in. |
| ref SalNumber nStartIndex | The index at which to start the search. If a list item matching the search criteria is found, nStartIndex is set to point to the next item in the list. |
| SalString sSearchFor | The search string which the selected item should begin with. |
The return value is index of the list item that was selected, or 0 if no item is selected.
! Select the first list entry beginning "s" Call PalListSelectString( lbEmployees, nStartIndex, 's' )// Select the first list entry beginning "s" Int.PalListSelectString(this.i_hWndSelf, ref this.__nLastSelected, "s");