AutoComplete clears text automatically when another control is set

[kevon-vems]

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Describe the bug
If a user searches using AutoComplete, then puts text into a different textbox, the autocomplete clears.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Create a form with AutoComplete and other fields
2. Search for something that does not exist
3. Type data in a different field
4. AutoComplete text is cleared

Expected behavior
AutoComplete data stays in place and is accessible in code-behind

Screenshots
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3acb5499-75aa-44f6-9dd3-f427a6d0a852

Versions (please complete the following information):

• .NET Version: .NET 9
• BlazorBootstrap: 3.1.0
• Server
• Blazor Interactive Render Mode: Server
• Blazor Interactivity Location: Global

Desktop (please complete the following information):

• Win 11
• Browser chrome

[gvreddy04]

@kevon-vems Thank you for using BlazorBootstrap. Free text is not supported in the AutoComplete component. Users can search for something and must select an option from the list; otherwise, it will be empty. We do not have any plans to support this feature at this moment, but we may consider it in the future based on community feedback.

[MathiasMehl]

Just adding that I'd love to see this feature as well

[alexhowgego]

As an alternative - the AutoComplete component in BootstrapBlazor supports free text:

https://www.blazor.zone/auto-complete