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Create a Multi Valued Lookup Attribute

Create a Multi Valued Lookup attribute to display a drop-down list or a browse icon from which users can select one or more items.

On a properties page, the Multi Valued Lookup attribute displays as a multiple select browse field. In a filter, the attribute can display as a drop-down list, select box, or a multiple select browse field.

Multi Valued Lookup attributes are frequently used in filters. For example, the Approvers field on a project where you assign a list of resources as approvers for the project is a multi valued lookup attribute.

You cannot use Multi Valued Lookup attributes In display mappings.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Administration, and from Studio, click Objects.
2. Click the name of the object.
3. Click Attributes.
4. Click New.
5. Complete the requested information. The following fields require explanation:

   Partition

   Specifies the partition to associate with the attribute.

   Partition Association Mode

   Specifies which partitions can include the attribute, in addition to the selected partition.

   Data Type

   Defines the data type for the field. Select Multi Valued Lookup.

   Lookup

   Specifies the lookup that appears in the field displaying a list of options that the user can select.

   Default

   Specifies the default value for the attribute.

   Populate Null Values with the Default

   Specifies whether to populate existing objects automatically with the default value.

   Presence Required

   Specifies that the attribute always appears in the Edit Properties view.

6. Save your changes.

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