Creating pick lists

Create a new empty list and add the values one at a time. This is suitable for lists that will contain only a small number of items, or where you do not have a file containing the values you want to use.

Procedure

  1. Select New > Code List > Pick List.

  2. In the Name box, type the name for the pick list. Optionally, type some text to provide more information about the pick list in the Description box.

  3. To add items to the list, enter an item value and, optionally, a description in the first row. As soon as you type (or paste some text) another blank row is automatically created. To add further items, do one of the following:

    • Click on the row below where you want the new item, and then click Insert Row. Enter the name and description in the new blank row.

    • Click the blank item at the bottom of the list. This adds a new item at the end of the list. You can then use the Move buttons to move the item to where you want it in the list.

  4. Continue to add items, then sort the list as required, by moving items up or down the list, or by sorting the entire list alphabetically. Item values must be unique.

  5. When you are happy with the contents and the order of the list values, click OK.

  6. Assign the pick list to the required field in an entity type or link type. See Creating a field.