Render metadata from term store as dropdownbox

Question

Any idea how to render a managed metadata column as a dropdown list (just like the choice field)?

Answer 1

I've just implemented a whole set of field controls for a publishing site where we replace the default metadata control with, dropdowns, checkboxes etc. Far easier for the end-user and we still want to manage the information as managed terms.

Just create a new field control inheriting from BaseFieldControl (Microsoft.SharePoint.WebControls) and customize its UI as you like.

Answer 2

Why would you want to do this? If you create Managed Metadata column and have a flat term set (no nesting) you essentially get the same functionality...