SearchCtrl does not show text unless it has focus

wxPython Users
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I have a SearchCtrl in a panel,
which I use to dynamically filter what is displayed in a
ListCtrl. This worked fine with wxPython 2.8.12.1 (OS X 32-bit
Carbon, python2.7), but after upgrading to wxPython 3.0.2.0 (OS X
64-bit Cocoa) the SearchCtrl does not behave correctly.

  (1) There is no "Search" hint text (grey) visible -- until the

widget gains focus by clicking in it

  (2) Any text I enter magically disappears when the ctrl loses

focus – the text returns when focus is regained.

(3) The cancel button is not visible

– until the widget gains focus by clicking in it – though I
have seen it remain once it does appear.

  This can be seen in the demo too, so at least my code behaves

consistently with the demo :slight_smile:

  Is this a wxPython bug or regression?

  Could this be a Cocoa specific issue?

  Thanks for any help,

  Brendan.