Introduction
This article describes how to create a list of values for any particular field using LightSwitch Visual Studio 2012.
Choice List in LightSwitch
We develop a "Choice List" so that users can easily choose a value from a given set instead of entering a value into a text box on its own.
Creating a Choice List
Step 1
Open the Solution Explorer.
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Step 2
In the Solution Explorer, select the table and open it.
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Step 3
The table opens in the Data Designer.
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Step 4
Select a field from the table. Suppose I choose the "PinCode" field from the table.
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Step 5
Open the properties window.
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Step 6
In the properties window, choose the "Choice List" link. A Choice List dialog box will shown that consists of "Add Value" and "Display Name" header.
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Step 7
In the Choice List table choose the "Add Value" option and enter the Value.
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Step 8
Similarly from the table choose "Display Name", and then enter the Name.
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Step 9
We can add as many value as we want in the Choice List table.
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Step 10
Choose the "OK" button to close the Dialog Box. Now the Choice List is created successfully.
Removing a Choice List
First we will perform the following steps: Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 in a similar manner as I have performed above to create the Choice List.
Step 1
As the table opens, select the field that uses a Choice List.
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Step 2
Open the "Property" window.
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Select the "X" option that is shown next to the Choice List link. As the user clicks on it a dialog box will appear.
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Choose the "Yes" option to remove the Choice List.
Gowtham RajamanickamPosted May 2, 2015, 4:50 AM
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