Global lookup lists

Global lookup list

When a lookup list is used for more than one field, creating a global lookup list might be a more efficient option. Follow these steps:

• Select 'lookup lists' from the studio left menu;
• Click the 'add global lookup list' button at the top to add a new lookup list;
• Enter a name;
• Choose a data type. 
• Add lookup list items;
• Fill in the keys, same as for a local lookup list (see section above).

After you have defined a global lookup list, you can use it on one or more fields.To do this, go to the details of the field and select the global lookup list as the datatype. We created a global lookup list called Size with the items S,M,L,XL and XXL(see example below).

Tip: Always start by creating a local lookup list. With the button ‘Convert to global lookup list’ it is easy to convert the local lookup list to a global lookup list. See Local lookup lists.

Converting the list to a foreign class

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