Choice Lists

Q.  We would like to create a new field which would have a drop-down list. We’d like our users to be able to select from this list of fields as well as do searches and run reports on this field. How do I do this?

A. You can use the Choice Lists option to create a list of available values for fields. To do this go into File, Preferences, Customize Fields and select the Contents tab. Click the Add button to select the field you wish to add, then add any values you would like to have listed. If the field already contains values in the database, those values will automatically show in the list. It’s also best to leave a blank space at the top of the value list so a field can be set back to blank if necessary. See our Helpful Hint # 2 – Choice Lists.