multi-column list or drop down box help

[rlindstrom]

We have a requirement where a drop-down list box would need 2 columns. (Item
/ Description) I would need to show both columns/fields because the
description helps the user pick the correct item. Only the item would be
stored in the field. I could use a secondary data source or store the list
directly in the form - what is the best approach to accomplish this?

Thanks.

 

[rlindstrom]

Can we use this for both a secondary data source and for a drop-down box with
the selections stored in the form? How does it just keep the item stored
after the user selects one?

 

[rlindstrom]

I'm unable to change the display properties while in the "drop-down" list box
properties dialog box. Is there some other way to use the concat() function?

Help? Suggestions?

Just use the concat for the display value. The stored value would be unaffected.

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Greg Collins [InfoPath MVP]
Please visit: http://www.InfoPathDev.com



Can we use this for both a secondary data source and for a drop-down box with
the selections stored in the form? How does it just keep the item stored
after the user selects one?

It is fairly easy to modify the view .xsl file to use the concat() function to show both fields in the drop-down list.


i.e. concat(my:item, ": ", my:description)

--
Greg Collins [InfoPath MVP]
Please visit: http://www.InfoPathDev.com



We have a requirement where a drop-down list box would need 2 columns. (Item
/ Description) I would need to show both columns/fields because the
description helps the user pick the correct item. Only the item would be
stored in the field. I could use a secondary data source or store the list
directly in the form - what is the best approach to accomplish this?

Thanks.