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Figure 33: Output Format
Defining Drop-down Menu Fields
Drop-down lists are used to simplify the user's interaction with the application, to improve accuracy of data
input and to reduce costly mistakes.
input and to reduce costly mistakes.
There are two types of drop-down lists – simple and complex.
Simple drop-down lists are used to limit the number of options for a specific variable field, and at the same time
to facilitate fast and accurate entry of data when creating the print Job. A common example would be to prepare
a drop-down list of titles: Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.
to facilitate fast and accurate entry of data when creating the print Job. A common example would be to prepare
a drop-down list of titles: Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.
Complex drop-down lists are used in cases when the values of several fields are interdependent. In such a case
you can create a drop-down list on one field (the leading field), and connect each value in drop-down list to a set
of values in other fields. I.e. a change in one field will cause a pre-defined change in other fields as well. A
you can create a drop-down list on one field (the leading field), and connect each value in drop-down list to a set
of values in other fields. I.e. a change in one field will cause a pre-defined change in other fields as well. A
It is important to remember that while the drop-down lists have many benefits, changing them
(adding, editing or removing values) requires editing the template. Therefore, it is preferable not
to create drop-down lists for fields which values might need to be changed by users.
(adding, editing or removing values) requires editing the template. Therefore, it is preferable not
to create drop-down lists for fields which values might need to be changed by users.