The notion of automatically triggering the ODOP search feature has come up for discussion many times. A design article and other issues have already developed various aspects of an implementation. These include:
Currently, character-by-character changes to Independent Variables cause recalculation and display updates. Using the same approach with Auto-Search may create a performance issue. Worse, Auto-Search on a partially formed input will likely cause the current design to move to remote parts of the design space potentially introducing a Search reliability problem. An alternative input approach, such as conducting the search only after the input field loses focus, may be desirable.
A reliable spinner should be in place before an Auto-Search feature is released.
A Preference setting to disable Auto-Search behavior and revert to current manual calculation is desired.
Should Auto-Search apply only when Fixing Dependent Variables ?
Should Auto-Search apply only in Calculator View ?
Summary:
The notion of automatically triggering the ODOP search feature has come up for discussion many times. A design article and other issues have already developed various aspects of an implementation. These include:
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