Combo-box variable for record producer

[Charles Eglezos]

EDIT: I want something that works the same way as the "Tags" interface. Help please

How would I go about creating a combo-box field type to use in catalogue items?

The need is for a single question on a form that allows the user to select from 5-6 common responses or type a free text response if their answer is different. The value would map to a string field on the resulted record which results in consistent but flexible responses.

While having an "other" choice option that links to a UI policy-driven text field can work, the ask is for a more slick and seamless UI (less clicks, cleaner form, etc.)

[Weird]

So you need a field that has choices and a free text field in the same box?
You can't do that with OOB options. You'd need to create a UI macro, possibly UI page, to create your own variable that whips out the choices and also has a text field included.

[Charles Eglezos]

Thanks Wierd - I appreciate your response.

I can see this isn't something you can do out of the box, but have edited the question to say that I want something that works like the "tags" field on existing records.

I would also like some more specific steps, ideally from someone who's tackled this in the past.