Default value for list field

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Last Post: May 20, 2010   (RSS)

By gkornbluth - May 1, 2010

Hi all,

I know that I can set a default value for a checkbox.

How would I use the first value in a list field (radio buttons or pull down) as the default value each time a new record is created in a multi-record editor.

Thanks,

Jerry Kornbluth
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Re: [gkornbluth] Default value for list field

By Jason - May 3, 2010

Hi,

Currently, CMS Builder doesn't support default values for dropdown lists. You can make it a required field to ensure that the field is not left blank however.

Hope this helps.
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Re: [Jason] Default value for list field

By gkornbluth - May 3, 2010 - edited: May 4, 2010

Thanks Jason,

I understand.

Best,

Jerry Kornbluth
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Re: [Jason] Default value for list field

By InHouse - May 19, 2010

I have a similar need:

My goal would be to have an Author-level user enter data in a record, but have a list field in that record set to "Pending Moderation" in a way that they could not override.

I'm familiar with the "Admin Only" option but if invoked that list field would have to have a default value that should be selected if a non-Admin user is entering data.

J.

Re: [InHouse] Default value for list field

By Jason - May 19, 2010

Hi,

Since this isn't currently supported by CMS Builder, the easiest workaround would be to have a checkbox called Pendering Moderation with a default value set to checked. You can then set it to be Admin only so that it can't be overridden.

Hope this helps.
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