Here is my code
jquery code
$(\"input#shopName\").autocomplete({ source: \"getShop.php\", minLength: 2 });
The JSON value r
$("input#shopName").autocomplete({ source: "getShop.php", minLength: 2, select: function(event, ui) { $("#theHidden").val(ui.item.id) } });
See http://jqueryui.com/demos/autocomplete/#event-select