Set focus on textbox

[DanZ]

Hi,

is it possible in ThingWorx 8.5.x and 9 to force focus on a specific element (like a textbox) in a mashup during runtime? I've seen solutions in older posts with jQuery which are no longer working.

Is there any way to achive this in newer Thingworx versions?

[slangley]

Hi @DanZ.

Can you point out the older posts that you're referring to? This will help us gain a better understanding of your requirement.  

Regards.

--Sharon

[DanZ]

Certainly. The accepted solution in this case isn't working anymore: https://community.ptc.com/t5/ThingWorx-Developers/Force-focus-to-a-textbox/td-p/501391

I simply want to set focus to an element (like a textbox) after an event (i.e. ButtonClicked) is triggered.

EDIT: There are even cases where it is mentioned that jQuery isn't working anymore for this use case.

https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS314721

https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS304107

Is there any alternative?

[Ciprian-Traian · Accepted solution]

Hello @DanZ,

You need to develop a custom widget where you place manually the focus to an element.

You can follow example at developer portal or at the Help Center page section Creating Customized ThingWorx Widgets

[DanZ]

Do you mean a customized textbox widget that have the function to force focus on itself? Or a separate widget that could set focus on any arbitrary element in the mashup?

I'm asking because I'm not sure if the second option is even possible.

[Ciprian-Traian]

Hello @DanZ,

Yes, a customized textbox widget that have the function to force focus on itself.