<p>This article describes the steps needed to create a defined multiple choice field from another Table.<br /><br />Multiple choice fields in forms simplifies the data entry process by allowing a user to choose a predetermined selection rather than typing in the entry. You can create a multiple choice list from a dataset in an existing Table.<br /><br />Follow these steps to create a Multiple Choice field from another Table.</p>
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<li>Expand the Combo Box and select the Dropdown option.<br /></li>
<li>Drag the Combo Box into the second column.<br /></li>
<li>Fill-in the Form Label:<br /></li>
<li>Fill-in the Field name:<br /></li>
<li>Select the Type:*<br /></li>
<li>Select the Dataset: Lookup Table<br /></li>
<li>Select the Table or View: Table:<br /></li>
<li>Select the Display Field:<br /></li>
<li>Select the Value Field:**<br /></li>
<li>Click Save<br />
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<li>*The field name will be created in the desired table and must be a type of number.<br /></li>
<li>**The Value Field is always the RID Column of the Lookup Table.<br /></li>
<li>If you are satisfied with the layout, click Save and exit Form Designer.</li>
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</ol><br /><br />To view a Training Video on Creating a Multiple Choice Field From Another Table, click the link below:<br /><a target="target" href="http://www.hypersupportonline.com/captivate/create_multiple_choice_from_another_table-800x600.swf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #810081;">Creating a Multiple Choice Field From Another Table</span></span></a>