Drop-Down Lists and Lookups
When you enter data on Vantagepoint forms, you often can display a drop-down list or a lookup and select the value for the field or grid column.
The
symbol displays in fields and grid cells that have a drop-down list. In some cases, you can also hover over the field, click
, and enter or select the value. Most drop-down list values are configurable by your administrator.
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- Lookups in the Browser Application
Lookups are available in certain fields and give you the ability to search for and select records from either the database or from values that were defined by your enterprise. In either case, you can enter search criteria to narrow your search and eliminate the need to scan through large numbers of records. - Lookups in the Desktop Application
Use a Lookup to locate a record or group of records in an application or find a record to enter in a field. - Adding New Hub Records on the Fly
Some lookup fields support the option to add a new hub record without going to the Hubs area in the Navigation pane. - Working with Multiselect Drop-down Lists and Lookups
A multiselect drop-down list allows you to add, delete, copy and paste, and filter long lists of values using the Search application in many Vantagepoint hubs and applications. Use multiselect drop-down lists to quickly build complex searches.
Parent Topic: User Interface Fundamentals