Custom DatalistField Wtffield

Overview

The DatalistField is a powerful custom field in the Flask web app forms, utilizing the native HTML element. It enhances the functionality of datalists in web forms by incorporating two custom components: the DataListWidget and the CustomOptionWidget. Through these components, it provides advanced features for auto-suggestions, filtering, and customization options, resulting in a seamless and intuitive user experience.

When integrated with Flask's WTForms library, the DatalistField can be easily used as a custom field within the web application's forms. This allows developers to leverage its enhanced capabilities and make data entry and selection a more efficient process for users. By combining Flask, WTForms, and the DatalistField, developers can create dynamic and interactive web forms with improved user interaction and overall user experience.

Features

• Filtering: The DatalistField supports filtering options, enabling users to narrow down the list of available items by typing specific keywords.

• Easy Integration: The component is designed for easy integration into existing web applications. It inherits from the SelectField component.

• Auto-suggestions: As the user types into the input field, the component provides real-time suggestions based on the predefined list of items. This feature helps users quickly find and select the desired item.

• CustomOptionWidget: The CustomOptionWidget allows developers to customize the options displayed in the datalist. This enables the addition of custom styles, icons, or other elements to enhance the user interface.

Installation

git clone git@github.com:omarelkashef/DatalistField.git

How to Use

from DatalistField.py import DatalistField

class Form(FlaskForm):
    field = DatalistField()

if request.method == "GET":
    form = Form()
    form.field.choices = [("", "")] + [
            (choice.name, str(choice.id)) for choice in choices
            ]