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Drop down values pulled from one SharePoint list, and then saved to my current list?

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I'd like to make a drop down menu that gets it's values from a specific column on a different list, and then be able to save the values to my current list in a text field. I'm not quite sure how to do that though.

 

Some additional info: I've got a list with 10 or so different fields. The PA form is used to enter in new items to the list. One of the fields, I want to be a drop down that gets its values from a completely different list. When the form is saved, I want that selected drop down value to save to a text field on my main list.

 

Hopefully all that makes sense.

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    RezaDorrani Profile Picture
    12,145 on at

    Hi @notj 

     

    Assuming you are using Form Control

     

    The text field control which you want to replace will be part of a data card in From Control

    You will have to unlock the data card

    Delete the text control (which will result in a few error because of the dependency between the card and the control)

     

    Next add a dropdown field (connect it to your data source)

    and then update the card properties (Update property) to get the value from the dropdown control as dropdown.Selected.Value

     

    Regards,

    Reza Dorrani

     

    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly

  • notj Profile Picture
    782 on at

    @RezaDorrani That's definitely what I'm looking for, and I'm sure it's right, but can you give me more info on the "update card to get value of dropdown control" part?

     

    I set the "Update" property of the card to Dropdown1.Selected.Value but it's not recognizing the .Value part.

     

    I also get an error at the top of the form when trying to submit the form saying "an entry is required or has an invalid value. Please correct and try again." 

     

    I verified I have no required columns on the list though.

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