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rxscholl

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We have a few forms that use the same drop-down list, and we want to pull the list of items in dynamically from a text component, so that we have to update only one place. Is this possible? If so, how is it done? I have tried several alternatives, but can't make it work.

Thank you in advance.

Posted : July 14, 2013 10:42 am

jjordet

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assign your list to a global variable in the text component, and then connect your drop-down to a dynamic list, using the global variable.

Posted : July 14, 2013 10:24 pm

redde

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jjordet, can you explain how to do what you said. This is of interest to me as well.

Posted : July 17, 2013 6:45 am

jjordet

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Text Component:

gblList = "item1, item2"

Form:

drop-down field:

check dynamic choice list

MEL expression:

gblList

Posted : July 22, 2013 1:06 am

rxscholl

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Thank you!

Posted : July 22, 2013 1:45 am

redde

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I must be doing something wrong. I can't get this to work.

Posted : July 22, 2013 2:07 am

jjordet

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did you add the text component into the update where you're testing the form?

Posted : July 22, 2013 4:46 am

redde

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Yes, but it still didn't work.

Posted : July 22, 2013 5:01 am

jjordet

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{!

gblList = "item1, item2"

}

Posted : July 22, 2013 5:11 am

redde

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OK, that works with one issue, the list of names in the text component is translating into the note. Is there a way to prevent this?

Posted : July 22, 2013 5:24 am

bomalley

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Yes, if you put some type of "fake" function at the end of your text component that will keep the list from translating into the note.

For example:

{

/*Items in dropdown list */

glist = "item1, item2, items3"

glist2 = "fever, headache, chills"

?

fn PPCP_fake(){}

}

Posted : July 22, 2013 5:48 am

cfrank

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An empty set of quotes at the end also does the trick.

Posted : July 22, 2013 1:05 pm

jjordet

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that's right. I forgot the 2 double quotes "" at the end.

Posted : July 22, 2013 10:08 pm

redde

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The double quotes worked perfectly! Thanks!

Posted : July 23, 2013 4:59 am

rxscholl

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Sorry for the delay in thanking you. This was a huge help. Laugh

Posted : August 3, 2013 10:21 am

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