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can a text field be a dependent field in salesforce

by Candida Lesch Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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So far from everything I've read (been searching around for quite awhile now) you can't make a field dependency for text fields. The controlling field would still be a picklist ("Products") but the dependent field would be a text field called "Other".

So far from everything I've read (been searching around for quite awhile now) you can't make a field dependency for text fields. The controlling field would still be a picklist ("Products") but the dependent field would be a text field called "Other".Mar 4, 2008

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What is a dependent field in Salesforce?

A dependent field works in conjunction with a controlling field to filter its values. We can define custom picklist fields as controlling or dependent fields. Standard picklist filed must be controlling fields. We cannot define standard picklist fields as dependent fields.

Is it possible to make a field dependent on a text field?

So far from everything I've read (been searching around for quite awhile now) you can't make a field dependency for text fields. The controlling field would still be a picklist ("Products") but the dependent field would be a text field called "Other".

Is it possible to create dependent picklists in Salesforce?

The native/out-of-the-box functionality for dependent picklists in Salesforce is limited to either a picklist or a checkbox as the controller and only a picklist can be the dependent. You cannot, using Salesforce's default functionality, build something like what you are suggesting.

How to create field dependency between textfield and picklist?

from the begining iam asking " How to create Field Dependency between TEXTFIELD and PICKLIST " You can't create a dependency in the sense of 'enabling' or 'disabling' the text field. You can create a validation Rule that makes sure there is a value in a text field when a picklist choice has been made.

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What fields can be dependent fields in Salesforce?

A dependent picklist is a custom or multi-select picklist for which the valid values depend on the value of another field, called the controlling field . Controlling fields can be any picklist (with at least one and fewer than 300 values) or checkbox field on the same record.

Can a text field be dependent on picklist in Salesforce?

The only fields eligible for dependency are Picklists and Checkbox fields.

Can a standard field be a dependent field in Salesforce?

Standard picklist fields can be controlling fields but not dependent fields.

Which fields Cannot be a controlling field for dependent Picklists?

A dependent field works in conjunction with a controlling field to filter its values. We can define custom picklist fields as controlling or dependent fields. Standard picklist filed must be controlling fields. We cannot define standard picklist fields as dependent fields.

How do I use field dependency in Salesforce?

Create Field DependenciesWhile still viewing the Account object in the Object Manager, select Fields & Relationships.Click Field Dependencies.Click New.Select Region as the Controlling Field and select Zone as the Dependent Field.Click Continue.Select the appropriate zones in each column by double-clicking them.More items...

How do I make field dependent on picklist in Salesforce?

Define Dependent PicklistsFrom the management settings for the object you want to add a field to, go to Fields. ... Click Field Dependencies.Click New.Choose a controlling field and dependent field. ... Click Continue.More items...

Can standard fields be dependent?

Currently you can setup a field dependency relationship on two picklists in an object. The controlling field can be a standard field, but the dependent field must be a custom field. Please allow the dependent field to be a standard field as well.

Can a checkbox be a controlling field?

Checkbox fields can be controlling fields but not dependent fields. When you convert existing fields to dependent picklists or controlling fields, it doesn't affect the existing values in your records.

What are dependent fields?

A dependent field is a field which is populated by a database query which references the value of another field (which is known as the independent field) in the same Dynaform. Each time the value in the independent field changes, the database is automatically requeried to repopulate the dependent field.

Which of the following field types may be a controlling and dependent field in Picklists?

Standard picklist fields can be controlling fields but not dependent fields. The maximum number of values allowed in a controlling field is 300. In addition, if a field is both a controlling field and dependent picklist, it can't contain more than 300 values.

Can we set default value for dependent picklist in Salesforce?

You can set default values for controlling fields but not for dependent picklists. Currently, if a picklist is the dependent field in a Field Dependency, its value will never be defaulted.

Can a multi select picklist be a controlling field?

Multi-select picklists can be dependent picklists but not controlling fields.

What is controlling field in Salesforce?

Controlling Field is a type of picklist field that controls what values will become available on its designated dependent fields. It plays a crucial role in linking together two sets of Salesforce picklists.

How many dependent Picklists are there in Salesforce?

If a field is both a controlling field and dependent picklist, it can't contain more than 300 values.

Can you hide fields in VisualForce?

As far as i have understood your requirement. You have only way is to use VisualForce pages. With VF Pages you can hide and show fields based on the value of one or more picklist.

Can you render a field based on a picklist?

You can render any field based on picklist value in VF Page....but you cant do this using standard functionality.

Can you create a dependency in a text field?

You can't create a dependency in the sense of 'enabling' or 'disabling' the text field. You can create a validation Rule that makes sure there is a value in a text field when a picklist choice has been made. February 20, 2013. ยท.

Can you use a picklist in Salesforce?

The native/out-of-the-box functionality for dependent picklists in Salesforce is limited to either a picklist or a checkbox as the controller and only a picklist can be the dependent. You cannot, using Salesforce's default functionality, build something like what you are suggesting.

How does a dependent field work?

A dependent field works in conjunction with a controlling field to filter its values.

What is field dependency?

Field dependency means, controlling a fields value based on the other field. For example, there are two fields called Country & State. I want to display only states related specific selected country when I select country.

Can you define default fields for dependent fields?

We can define default values for controlling field. But we cannot define default fields for dependent fields.

What fields are dependent on a checkbox?

The only fields eligible for dependency are Picklists and Checkbox fields. (Checkboxes can only be controlling, not dependent, fields).

Can Dreamforce provide conditional rendering?

Future enhancements that have been discussed (at Dreamforce and presumably elsewhere) for providing conditional rendering at the section or field level within a Lightning page layout might help to address this kind of need in the future, but you cannot rely on that today.

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