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DKSilviaDKSilvia 

Formula to get dropdown read-only

I have a tab (for RA Returns) that I want to get a status of the case onto.  But the case field is a dropdown.  Normally for this, I would create a new field, as a formula, and just insert the field...but for a dropdown it gives me the following message: Error: Field Status is a picklist field. Use it with an ISPICKVAL() or CASE() function instead.

 

And I freely admit I have not been able to figure out ISPICKVAL() or CASE() on my own...Any ideas?

Amber NeillAmber Neill

This may sound counterintuitive, but I'd wait until Summer '09 comes out.  ISPICKVAL() is a pain in the butt.

Here's info on how it will work in a few weeks: 

 

"Display picklist values from parent records. For example, the following formula field on opportunities shows the industry of the associated account:

TEXT(Account.Industry)   "

 

page 66 of Summer '09 Release Notes

Message Edited by Amber Neill on 05-27-2009 09:37 AM
JakesterJakester
Amber's totally right - it's not worth learning the old way when the new way is sooo close.