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Set default option field value based on the value of another field

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Is there a way to set a field's default option value based on the value of another field?

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    The question is vague in the sense of application use, generally you cannot set the default value of another field based on a value without a minor code adjustment. You can create an extension that subscribes to the onvalidate event of the "another field" and set the option value of the field.

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    IB-29041624-0 Profile Picture
    1,191 Moderator on at

    As Brad says. You will typically need a customization to do that.  Or if you are in the cloud you can possible do things like that using Power Automate as well.

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    YUN ZHU Profile Picture
    103,085 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at

    Hi, Yes, it is possible, but requires customization.

    PS: How to set the initial value (Automatically set default value for field): You need to add some conditions when setting the initial value.

    https://yzhums.com/11876/

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks.

    ZHU

  • jdrco Profile Picture
    485 on at

    Any docs that you think can help me code this?

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