Ability to select an item from a method (programmatically)

[bryanbassett]

Is there any way to select an item without actually using the autocomplete box? The items selected go into a built in custom component, but I'd either like to use my own - or alternatively be able to use the autocomplete box programmatically.

Am I missing something or is this not possible?

[koolamusic]

This is possible using the provided change methods

[koolamusic]

 <CUIAutoComplete
            tagStyleProps={{
              rounded: 'full'
            }}
            label="Choose preferred work locations"
            placeholder="Type a Country"
            onCreateItem={handleCreateItem}
            items={pickerItems}
            itemRenderer={customRender}
            createItemRenderer={customCreateItemRender}
            selectedItems={selectedItems}
            onSelectedItemsChange={(changes) =>
              handleSelectedItemsChange(changes.selectedItems)
            }
          />

the section you are looking for is the onSelectedItemsChange method.