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A ''single selection'' list is type of data element (either a list of ''radio buttons'' or a drop-down list called a ''combo box'') from which only one value can be selected. In the Data Inventory Manager, you can set how each single selection list displays.
  
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{{note|By default, all single selection lists display as radio buttons.}}
  
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To set how a single selection list displays:
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#From the '''Customisation''' menu, select '''Data Inventory Manager'''.
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:The Data Inventory Manager window displays.
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#From the left pane of the Data Inventory Manager window, select the item and data category to which you would like to edit a single selection list attribute.
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#From the right pane, click the row associated with the item attribute you would like to edit.
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#Click the [[Image:FieldEditIcon.png]] button.
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:The Custom Options List window displays.
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#In the Selection Display field, choose either the '''Radio Buttons''' or '''Combo Box''' option.
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#Click the '''Done''' button.
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:The single selection list will now display according to your setting ''each time'' you add it to a field report template.
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{{note|If you wish to edit how only one instance of a single selection list displays, see the HowTo:Change Single Selection Lists Display Properties|How to change single selection lists display properties.}}
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{{note|After editing a single selection list, you should update field report templates that use the list. For more information, see [[HowTo:Change an Exising Field Report Template|How To Change an Existing Field Report Template]].}}

Revision as of 21:31, 5 March 2013

A single selection list is type of data element (either a list of radio buttons or a drop-down list called a combo box) from which only one value can be selected. In the Data Inventory Manager, you can set how each single selection list displays.

Note.jpg By default, all single selection lists display as radio buttons.

To set how a single selection list displays:

  1. From the Customisation menu, select Data Inventory Manager.
The Data Inventory Manager window displays.
  1. From the left pane of the Data Inventory Manager window, select the item and data category to which you would like to edit a single selection list attribute.
  2. From the right pane, click the row associated with the item attribute you would like to edit.
  3. Click the File:FieldEditIcon.png button.
The Custom Options List window displays.
  1. In the Selection Display field, choose either the Radio Buttons or Combo Box option.
  2. Click the Done button.
The single selection list will now display according to your setting each time you add it to a field report template.
Note.jpg If you wish to edit how only one instance of a single selection list displays, see the HowTo:Change Single Selection Lists Display Properties
Note.jpg After editing a single selection list, you should update field report templates that use the list. For more information, see How To Change an Existing Field Report Template.
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