Selected option not always shown when binding to a model's property

[lowerends]

When not using a model's property to bind to, the selected option remains visible even when the options list does not include that option anymore (for example due to partial loading of the options via AJAX). The code is then like this:

<ui-select ng-model="captain.selected">
     <ui-select-match placeholder="Select captain">{{$select.selected.name}}</ui-select-match>
     <ui-select-choices repeat="captain in captains | propsFilter: {name: $select.search}" refresh="refreshCaptains($select.search)" refresh-delay="0">
        <div ng-bind-html="''+captain.name | highlight: $select.search"></div>
    </ui-select-choices>
</ui-select>

However, when using a model's property for the binding, then the selected option is no longer displayed (a thin empty rectangle is shown instead of the normal, higher rectangle showing the name) when the option is no longer in the options list. The code then looks like this:

<ui-select ng-model="boat.captain_id">
     <ui-select-match placeholder="Select captain">{{$select.selected.name}}</ui-select-match>
     <ui-select-choices repeat="captain.id as captain in captains | propsFilter: {name: $select.search}" refresh="refreshCaptains($select.search)" refresh-delay="0">
        <div ng-bind-html="''+captain.name | highlight: $select.search"></div>
    </ui-select-choices>
</ui-select>

I don't understand where the difference comes from and if it can be avoided, so that the selected option is always shown, even when it is not available in the options list (like in the first example). I'm willing to assist with a PR, but then I'd first need to understand where the problem comes from.

[dimirc]

Tell me if I understand you correctly:

1. I type "Phillips" and get results (ajax)
2. Select Cap. Phillips
3. I try searching again on same element for any other name but never actually select anything
4. Now I should see the problem

Is that the case?
Also can you paste some screenshot of what you mean with "a thin empty rectangle is shown instead of the normal, higher rectangle showing the name"?

If you can put a plunker together will be good to try fixing faster.

[lowerends]

Ok, I'll create a plunker that reproduces the use case.

[dimirc]

@lowerends this problem will be gone with 785c6a4 that is on a PR that should be merge very soon

[dimirc]

Merged

[lowerends]

Great, I'll test this as soon as I get the chance. Thanks!

[lowerends]

Looks like this is working wonderfully well with the latest release. Thanks again.