Questions tagged [custom-list]
A custom list in SharePoint is a blank list in which you can add your own columns and views. Use this if none of the built-in list types are similar to the list you want to make.
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How to show save and control button in Sharepoint forms without having users to scroll down to bottom
In order to see "save" and "close" buttons in Sharepoint forms (edit, display or view mode), we have to scroll down to the bottom.
How can I make all the controls visible at the same time without ...
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Making a Request form that pulls from Calculated Columns of other list
I'm new here (first post).
I have already read the great articles on this page but never posted until now.
I am looking for some guidance on this and hope you experts can help me.
Overview: I want ...
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A ranking field in SP2010
We have a list containing items classified by one field – “Category”.
We have a “Ranking” field for users to rank list items in a category.
We want the “Ranking” field to function like the column ...
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Frequently Needed Business Rule About Security that SharePoint Does Not Provide OOTB
Suppose that i have two lists like this
REGION_LIST [ RegionName(text), RegionResponsibles(multi-select peoplepicker) ]
ISSUES_LIST [Some issue related columns, Region(lookup) ]
Main requirement is ...
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Filling in the predefined Word Document Template from SharePoint Site
I have a requirement which asks for filling the details into a word doc with a predefined template from SharePoint site and then the word doc should be automatically saved when clicked on saved button....
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InfoPath form/List for a site still using SharePoint2007 interface inside SharePoint2010 environment. (timeline sensitive)
We recently completed a SharePoint 2007-2010 Migration last year. We have some sites that are using custom branding, and we've kept these sites using the 07 interface in order to prevent any broken ...
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Single Entry in my RSS Viewer
I created a custom list and a blog in my SharePoint 2007 site. I added the RSS web part to my front page and enter the RSS Feed URL for the blog. I have a feed limit of 3. I only receive the most ...
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How to extract data from word document into sharepoint lists 2010
I have a challenge to extract data from word documents into a SharePoint list.
Users send emails with attached Word documents containing forms filled out by users to be stored in SharePoint list. ...
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Custom List deployed using Visual Studio 2010 unavailable under All Lists -Closed
I tried creating a custom list by the method mentioned in this tutorial by Saurabh Khatri.
I deployed the list to another site. After deployment the instance of the list was visible in the Quick ...
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Created list instance and content type on sharepoint production, how to import to solution and create definition?
I created simple list and content type on production server. Now I would like to import that list and content type to visual server. Visual Studio solution should contains: list definition, list ...
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How to get KPIs to show when KPI List is Linked to a Custom List Using Linked Data Sources in SharePoint Designer 2007?
So I've found multiple sources on how to linked data sources in the designer. I get the data sources to link up by Title -> Great! But I can't get the value of the KPI or the formatted indicator to ...
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Custom list definitions throws an error on activating
Hi I try to create a custom list definition within visual studio to create based on the listdefinition my own listinstance.
The definition looks like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?&...
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Read only column in Custom List
I have searched for the best desired method for creating a read only column in a custom data list but I couldn't find anything solid in regards to the all view. My goal is to be the only one allowed ...
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Sharepoint 2010 List Settings
I am Using a List in which i created Approval Required Column as Choice(Drop Down) with values Yes or No. Also i have a People Picker Column. The objective is the people picker must be disabled or ...
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Can I edit a LOOKUP column?
More concisely: How do I edit a lookup column?
I have a custom list with columns [Name] and [Product] named
'MainList'. I would like a third column [Referral] which shows a name
found in custom ...
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Submit Data Using HTML Form Web Part
Can someone please point me in the right direction. I've created a fill-able form using the HTML web part in SharePoint 2010 and I want to submit the data to a list. I've created the form and the ...
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Is there a way to limit viewing permissions of list items based on a property?
I have a custom list which has a property "Department" which is a multi-select checkbox list. So each item in this list can be one of multiple different Departments. I would like to make these items ...
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Issue with lookup column in subsite
I add lookup columns with a elements.xml file and like everyone else I had issues with them once deployed, i.e. "Get information from:" was empty for the lookup list. I found www.n8d.at/blog/lookup-...
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How To Add Item ToSharePoint List Programmaitcally
My goal is to simply submit a new item to a SharePoint list programmatic-ally through a custom web part that I'm building, however, I'm having trouble putting some pieces together. There are plenty of ...
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Sharepoint Content-Types 0x01 0x0120
Was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of info that details what fields these content types add to my custom list.
Was also curious if someone could explain what the Folder element ...
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Setting attachments to Read Only after upload to an item on a custom list
I have a list where we add attachments to the list item. I want the list item itself to be editable but I want to make the attachment read only. Is this possible?
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Disable/Enable columns based upon content of another column
In a custom list I have 2 columns. Column A is a drop down selection, lets say the selections are True/False for simplicity.
What I want to do is have a second column that is either Enable/Visible ...
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Can I link one list to multiple Word Templates for the purpose of Mail Merge?
I have to find a way to merge one list to multiple word templates for the purpose of mail merging. I would like to have one column in the list determine which template will be populated.
All of the ...
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How do I find which column is being declared incorrectly?
I am a junior dev working on a Sharepoint 2007 to 2010 migration and am hitting the following error when I attempt to import the template:
The formula refers to a column that does not exist. Check ...
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Cascaded Drop Down with OOTB SP Foundation?
I'm using SP2010 Foundation. Corporate governance forbids customization beyond stylesheets controlling fonts/colors/etc. No access to Visual Studio or SP Designer, so I'm looking for some out-of-the-...
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A Complex Permission Structure and A Question
Suppose that i have two lists
OFFICES [COLUMNS: OFFICE NAME (Text), OFFICE MANAGER (User), AND OTHER OFFICE DETAILS ETC...]
EMPLOYEES [COLUMNS: EMPLOYEE NAME(Text), EMPLOYEE OFFICE (Lookup), AND ...
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create list using CustomSchemaXml from client object model
I'm using Client Object model of SharePoint 2010. What is the property CustomXmlScheme in list creation? MSDN say nothing about it. It seems not working. I'm using this code:
string xml = @"
<?xml ...
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How to create a Sharepoint 2010 List with parent-child relationship and apply approval workflow?
I have 2 Custom Lists in Sharepoint 2010
ExpenseList (Parent List)
ExpenseDetailsList (Child List)
I want to display the ExpenseDetailsList inside the ExpenseList to the user. User shall be able to ...
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How can I use CustomList in InfoPath Rule? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to use CustomList data in InfoPath Expression?
This is my rule.
(substring-before(., ";") - substring-before(BegDateWN, ";") + substring-before(BegDateWN, ";") mod 7 - ...
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How to use CustomList data in InfoPath Expression?
How can I read/use the CustomList data in InfoPath Expression/Rule ?
I want to take necessary action after reading the data of CustomList using Rule/Expression for my calculation.
I don't want to ...
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Display additional User details in Custom List
I have a custom list definition based upon a content type which includes a field of type "User".
When I display this field in my list view, it shows the name with a link to the entry in the site ...
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CAML Query for items with a text value containing square brackets
I'm attempting to query for list items using a value stored in a plain text multi-line of text field in a SharePoint 2007 custom list.
My column is named FilePath and contains a value like: /admin/...
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How do I Copy a Sharepoint List A to include metadata fields in List B?
Ok. I have a SharePoint List A and I need to copy to another list B (list B will have different permissions). The List are almost identical, but List B is (missing one column).
Is there any way "Out ...
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How to find workingdays between start & end dates by considering custom HolidayList? [duplicate]
I want to count number of business days between Begin & End dates, but for this I have to consider the holidays declared in HolidayList(CustomList) created in SharePoint Site.
How can I write ...
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How to update field name for a list?
I am creating custom lists(fields,CT,List Def and list Instance) A and B with visual studio. I have site column called "Status" i have used those column name in ListA and ListB. Suddenly i need to ...
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Help Return Lists With With No List Items
This is my first time posting and I'm looking for some help, so hopefully someone has an answer. I used the search, but didn't find anything.
I created a custom list definition, and content type ...
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How to create event registration form that sends AUTOMATIC CONFIRMATION EMAIL using SharePoint 2010 anonymous custom list?
I'm trying to develop event registration form using anonymous SharePoint 2010 custom list.
Now, I got all the features I want; form fields, submit button that leads to confirmation page, but I want ...
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Importing a list from one visual studio project to another
I have sp project (say project a) in visual studio that is supposed to deploy the sp solution to my website (say that its running at http://localhost:xxxx/).
My goal would be to add the list ...
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Best way to create a Drafts List and save and Load entries from another list?
So, I have a Custom List named "Events". Now I'm searching for a best practice to create "drafts" for the list items of the list, because there might be some events (monthly/ annually) which have ...
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How i can hide the folder preview image in my list treeview left menu?
i need to hide the folder image in my list tree view on the left menu
can anyone send me the css id or class to modified the tree view since i am using firebug but i cannot find the specific style ...
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Choice Filter list based on User Group
I have two List web parts being filtered based on a connected Choice Filter web part. I would like the choices available in the filter web part to be the members of a SharePoint user group. For now, I ...
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Open link lists, attached and uploaded files in new tab
I would like to know how can I edit in SharePoint 2010 Standard version so that when a user clicks on any link list item, uploaded or attached files in a announcement and document lists to be opened ...
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visual studio project template to extract sharepoint list
I want to extract a sharepoint list and then want to use it as a template in visual studion.
Can you suggest from where i can download and add such a template into the visual studio.
Please help !!
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Create chart showing monthly sum from daily entry custom list
I have a custom list of about 200 entries, which has three columns (name, mm/dd/yy, $amount). I would like to be able to view a summary of the total amount by month, either in a Chart web part or a ...
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How do I combine rows from different sharepoint lists onto 1 overall list?
I'm using Sharepoint 2007 and sharepoint designer, and I am using multiple sharepoint lists that have the same column types (# required, # complete, % complete) that shows the training status for ...
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Getting only new column data from users
I have an existing custom list in which I just added a drop-down required column. For new items, that column is required, but I want to gather only that column data from users for existing items ...
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Why CustomRibbonButton for List not displaying in RibbonBar?
I have added 1 Element File for CustomRibbon Button.
And added 1 Feature to deploy this RibbonButton.
When I deploy this, it deploys and Feature is Activated but not displaying the Button in ...
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Create a Ribbon for one list only and change it depending on a value
So, I created a custom list named "Events" and one named "attendees" for an event-management-solution (lets call it attendee training) in a site-collection at my SP2010 Server.
My Problem: I want to ...
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How to create ConfigurationList in SharePoint site for EventReceiver?
I want to create ConfigurationList which should store/display information like,
with 2 columns(Title & Value).
For Example:
ContentTypes: 101;107
Event Types: Add;Update;Delete
Location: ...
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How do I add a user column to a custom list?
I have created a custom list programatically. I want to add a field to it call User, this should be a lookup to the system Users. This will be like the default CreatedBy field.
How would I do this?
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