Property reference

glide.request_manager.cancel_reference_completer

Cancels an earlier reference-completer request when a newer request arrives for the same form. With the default value of true, entering more information stops the previous query so its results do not compete with the updated search.

Default
true
Type
boolean
Application
Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? When enabled, this property ensures that only the most recent Reference Completer request is processed, enhancing user experience by reducing lag and server strain.
What area does it affect? Reference Completer functionality
What does the default mean? The default value is "true", which means this behavior is enabled by default.
When should you review it? Review this property when optimizing performance for forms with frequent user input.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.request_manager.cancel_reference_completer
Sys ID 3baae3533741200024d1973ebebe5d3b
Type boolean
Application Global
Default value true
Description Each time a user types and pauses into a Reference Completer, an AJAX request is sent to the server. If set to true, the request manager will cancel the previous Reference Completer transactions when a new one is received for the same form.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:24:54

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

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... product names, and logos may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. 502 Navigation cancellation system properties (continued) Property Description Default value: home,sys_report_template Location: sys_properties table glide.request_manager.cancel_reference_completer Cancels a user query in a reference field when the user enters more information. For example, if the user starts an AJAX search in the Problem number field by entering ...

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