Can you lock a list collector or make it read only after one of the options is selected

Cupcake · ‎06-01-2017

I wanted to know if it is possible to make a list collector RO or lock it after a specific value is selected.

So if someone selects the N/A value, I don't want them to be able to select anything else, but if they change their minds and they un-select that value then the list collector should no longer be locked or RO.

Is this even possible?

Thanks,

Karen

Chuck Tomasi · ‎06-01-2017

It would seem like a separate variable is needed here to indicate an N/A value. If they check the box, then a UI policy makes the list collector appear and they can start populating values. That way you have a way to keep the list collector unavailable in the N/A case, but still allow them to choose values when it is applicable. Make sense? two fields - one checkbox, and one list collector, and a catalog UI policy based on the checkbox value to make the list collector appear when needed.

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Cupcake · ‎06-01-2017

This solution about the separate variable would be the best way to accomplish this.

I will take this back to the customer to get their take on it.

Much appreciated.

Karen

Cupcake · ‎06-01-2017

Thank you Chuck - they like that idea so we may go with that solution.

Again much appreciated.

Karen

Cupcake · ‎06-01-2017

That is exactly my point and what I stated to the customer, but I wanted to check with the community before I said this could not be accomplished. So I put that question in to double check to see if was even possible.

Thanks I think you answered my question.

Chuck Tomasi · ‎06-01-2017

Thanks Karen for confirming that requirement is in conflict with itself. It has a feeling of "locking yourself out of your car".

I'd go with (and have gone with) the two field approach many times. It can keep the form nice and clean and if they need certain options, they check the box and there they are.

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Thank you

Cupcake · ‎06-01-2017

Yes I just marked your solution as the Correct Answer.

Have a great day.

Karen