How to override Choice field option of a child table ?

[AbhilashK7]

Let's say I have a choice field named status with 3 options ( APPROVED, PENDING, CANCELLED) in both the parent and child table. Now, I don't need the PENDING option in the child table. can anyone let me know how to do it using dictionary override?

[Shruti]

Hi,

Right click on form header -> Configure -> form design

Locate the status field and click on gear icon. 

Click on "X" to remove unwanted choice and save it

[AbhilashK7]

What if I want to create a new choice in the existing status field of parent and that shouldn't be seen in the child table status field?

[Tai Vu]

Hi @AbhilashK7 

Choice options are stored in the Choice [sys_choice] table.

Basically, when no choices are defined for the child table, it will inherit all choices from the parent.

And, If there's a single existing choice in the child table, that choice will be used.

So If you'd like to override the parent's choices, you can define your own choices for the child one.

Cheers,

Tai Vu

[AbhilashK7]

Hi Tai Vu,

what if I want to create a new choice in the parent table that should not be seen in the child table?