How to Use ngx-mat-select-search for Improved Search Results

Introduction

Searching through large data sets often can be a difficult and time consuming task. Fortunately, ngx-mat-select-search is a library that can help improve search performance when using the angular Material Design library’s mat-select component. ngx-mat-select-search provides an efficient way to filter through large lists of data that can be used for improved search results.

Prerequisites

• An understanding of angular Material Design’s mat-select component
• Node.js 8.x or higher installed
• Angular CLI 8.x or higher

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Install the ngx-mat-select-search library from NPM:

npm install ngx-mat-select-search

1. Import MatSelectSearchModule in app.module.ts:

import {MatSelectSearchModule} from 'ngx-mat-select-search';

@NgModule({
 imports: [
   MatSelectSearchModule,
   ...
 ],
...
})
export class AppModule { }

1. Use mat-select-search in your template:

<mat-form-field>
  <mat-select [(value)]="selectedValue" #singleSelect>
    <mat-option *ngFor="let item of items" [value]="item.value">
      {{item.name}}
    </mat-option>
  </mat-select>
  <mat-select-search [formControl]="singleSelect.ngControl"></mat-select-search>
</mat-form-field>

1. Include an input for the mat-select-search:

<input *ngIf="singleSelect.panelOpen" matInput [formControl]="singleSelect.ngControl" [matAutocomplete]="auto" class="search" placeholder="Type here to search...">

FAQ

Q: Does ngx-mat-select-search require any additional libraries?

A: No, ngx-mat-select-search is independent and does not require any additional libraries.

Q: Does ngx-mat-select-search work on iOS?

A: Yes, ngx-mat-select-search is compatible with iOS devices.