Reference vs lookup select box
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03-06-2015 02:34 PM
Hi,
I am trying to make a field look up select box variable type. Can I do the dot walking like current.variable_pool.reference_field.fieldnames?
The lookup selectbox gives us a nice look way than reference, but reference field has a advantage of dot walking which I need. Is there any alternative?
Thanks,
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03-06-2015 03:13 PM
No you cannot use dot walking with Select List variables. The value of the variables is whatever you set in the 'value' box on the variable.
I usually set the 'value' field on Select Box variables to the sys_id so I have it to use if a glideRecord is needed.
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03-06-2015 03:18 PM
Can I make the field on the catalog as reference and appear it as choicelist (drop down) ? I am trying to do that but not able to !!
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03-06-2015 03:38 PM
Unfortunately No, you cannot make a Reference variable a 'dropdown'.
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03-06-2015 03:39 PM
Displaying the Reference Field as a Choice List
what does this link mean then ?
