Summary

Drop-down boxes enable you to select from a list of valid options for a field. You can structure a User-Defined Field (UDF) so that it has a drop-down box attached, with a list of alternatives that you have defined.

To add a drop-down box

1. Select Char for the Data Type field in the Details (i) tab. This action enables you to edit the Drop-down items box in the Details (ii) tab.
2. Select the Details (ii) tab.
3. Click the Edit Items button. You will reach the User Defined Lookup window.
4. Enter the first choice for the drop-down box. Click Add.

   Important: You cannot add a blank item if Required = "Yes". See User-Defined Fields - Details (i) tab.

5. Enter the second choice for the drop-down box. Click Add.
6. Continue until you have entered all your choices.
7. Click OK to return to the Edit User-Defined Fields window.
8. Click Save, then Close to return to the Grid.

See also

User-Defined Fields