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Last post 05-31-2011 11:20 AM by smcclendon. 2 replies.
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  • 05-31-2011 07:41 AM

    InfoPath and External data source

    Please help.

    I have a drop-down list box that gets numbers from an external data source (XML file). Once a number is selected from the drop-down box, the corresponding text is displayed in a text dox.

    I do not want my users to be able to select a number. I want to either set the default value of the drop-down and then hide it? Or, have my text box pull data directly from the XML file.

    Any help?

  • 05-31-2011 10:53 AM In reply to

    Re: InfoPath and External data source

    The dropdown should have two options: value and display. The "display" is what is shown to users. The value might be that numeric index you are referring to. How is the dropdown configured? You can right click and select Properties to check it and modify it.

    Ernesto Machado
    Qdabra® Software/ InfoPathDev.com
    The InfoPath Experts – Streamline data gathering to turn process into knowledge.™


  • 05-31-2011 11:20 AM In reply to

    Re: InfoPath and External data source

    I got it to work by adding a filter to the Entries box. However, the drop down only includes my filtered data...which is fine, but the drop down starts with a blank. not ideal, but workable.

     

    Thank you

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