Getting jQueryUi Autocomplete to work with jQueryMobile

Question

I\'m working on a jQueryMobile application with some form fields that need auto complete functionality. I\'m working with jQueryUi Autocomplete plugin but can\'t get it to w

Answer 1

I have done a bunch of searching. The jQuery UI autocomplete sort of works for modifying a typing text box. The jQuery Mobile filter search box simulates an autocompete but I really didn't find it very useful for use with an actual data collection form.

This article got me started using the jQuery UI autocomplete but I kept runing into formatting problems. I ended up writing my own ajax only (at the moment) autocomplete and thought I would share it. The source is there for you to tweak as you see fit. Maybe someone can take it and improve it or just use it as it stands.

http://schworak.com/blog/e75/jquery-mobile---autocomplete-text-input/