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Filter a table based on a dropdown value & column and then take another column and show results in a dropdown

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Posted on 5 Dec 2020 14:20:39 by

Hello there!

I want to filter a dropdown based on what has been selected in another dropdown.

So I have a dropdown where a column Bestandsnaam1 is shown. Whenever they select one, it should look in the database to the rows with that Bestandsnaam1 and then it needs to show the column named "Prod. usage"

How can I do this?


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    v-qiaqi@microsoft.com Profile Picture
    on 18 Dec 2020 at 08:24:11
    Re: Filter a table based on a dropdown value & column and then take another column and show results in a dropdown

    Hi@TimoMigchielsen,

    Based on the issue that you mentioned, do you want to display the items in a Dropdown based on another Dropdown selected?

    Could you please share a bit more about the scenario:

    1. what is your data source, SharePoint or Excel?
    2. what is the column type of the 'Bestandsnaam1' and 'Prod. usage'?

    Combine that with your description, I assume that you have an Excel table.

    Beside, I will suggest you use a Combo Box instead of a Dropdown because the Dropdown will select the first item by default when there are multiple items filtered based on another Dropdown.

    Here is my scenario, please check for reference.

    Set the Items property of the Bestandsnaam1_dropdown as below:

     

    Distinct(Table13,Bestandsnaam1)

     

    Set the Items property of the Prod. usage_dropdown as below:

     

    Filter(Table13,Bestandsnaam1 in Bestandsnaam1_dropdown.Selected.Result).'Prod. usage'

     

    Check the GIF.

    121803Gif.gif

    Regards,

    Qi

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    29,987 Super User 2025 Season 1 on 05 Dec 2020 at 20:15:30
    Re: Filter a table based on a dropdown value & column and then take another column and show results in a dropdown

    @Anonymous 
    This concept is called 'Cascading Dropdowns' and fortunately there are many resources I can point you to.  I suggest you try this video first.

    Youtube - Cascading Dropdowns by Shane Young
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkZG2boN7jQ

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