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Make a selection unique in a repeating section

Last post 08-31-2016 03:10 PM by canberraangel. 4 replies.
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  • 08-30-2016 06:37 PM

    Make a selection unique in a repeating section

     I'm brand new to InfoPath.

    I created a repeating section on a form.  The form is a work order and the users may have several jobs on the one order.

    I set up a section (options) where they select whether they will Check, move or replace an item.

    Then they have to select (from drop down lists) the location:  Enclosure number, Bay number.

     

    I repeated the section so that they could create a new part of the job.  This is where my problem is.

     When they select a different Enclosure number or Bay number in the repeated section, the original section is changed to that selection.

    This makes the repeated section redundant.

     

    I know there must be a simple way to fix this but I've looked everywhere and can't find it.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.

    Canberraangel 

    Canberraangel - InfoPath newbie
  • 08-31-2016 07:07 AM In reply to

    • iLoveData
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    Re: Make a selection unique in a repeating section

    Use a repeating table instead. This will ensure they can use different values for each row they add :-)
    Data, data and more data. Oh, and did I mention data?
  • 08-31-2016 01:46 PM In reply to

    Re: Make a selection unique in a repeating section

     Thanks for that. Sounds simple. I'll try it.

    Canberraangel - InfoPath newbie
  • 08-31-2016 01:51 PM In reply to

    • iLoveData
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    Re: Make a selection unique in a repeating section

    It's a common mistake to use repeating sections instead of repeating tables.
    Data, data and more data. Oh, and did I mention data?
  • 08-31-2016 03:10 PM In reply to

    Re: Make a selection unique in a repeating section

     Yay. I tried that and it worked. Thanks so much for your help.

    Canberraangel - InfoPath newbie
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