The type-ahead functionality improves the user experience by retrieving data for a field with a list to choose from that begins with the values entered in the field. The system obtains the results after the user types in at least 3 characters. These characters can be numbers, letters, and special characters. As additional characters are entered or removed, the system continues to filter the data with updated results. When a user selects a record from the results, that value is returned to the field.
The type-ahead feature is not available for every field in Advantage. It has been enabled on a limited set of fields. The travel transactions, wizard and full-presentation, have the feature on a select few fields to assist users that are not regular Advantage users.
The type-ahead functionality is enabled via the typeahead_config flag available in the typeahead_config.conf file. By default, the flag is turned off. Refer to the “Type-Ahead Configuration” topic in the CGI Advantage System Administration Guide for more information.
Please note that the Favorite and type-ahead functionalities can co-exist for a field. As you start typing in a pick list, the system presents you with the type-ahead window to choose from. On the other hand, if you wait for a second before typing in, the favorite pop-up window appears.