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We are working on pulling from a SQL table into a drop down to show values. However, we would like to see if we could merge the values in the drop down for the Plant ID and Plant Name.  So for example 1234 - Test.

Is there anyway to have this done? I was looking at the filter but didn't look like there was anything there. 

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Carmen Hernandez
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Chicago IL
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Hi Carmen, I could not find a solution and created a view in SQL server. I use the view in my data connection.

example:

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Renette Nienaber
Mrd
VIVO ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-03-2026 11:39
From: Carmen Hernandez
Subject: Data Connections in Drop downs - Can you merge the values for a drop down?

We are working on pulling from a SQL table into a drop down to show values. However, we would like to see if we could merge the values in the drop down for the Plant ID and Plant Name.  So for example 1234 - Test.

Is there anyway to have this done? I was looking at the filter but didn't look like there was anything there. 

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Carmen Hernandez
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Chicago IL
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Hi Carmen

I vote for Renette's approach.

I have a way to do this with

(1) SQL data connection - don't autoload

(2) create form fields from the data connection - now you have a repeating group with the fields code and description

(3) add a field in that repeating group to hold the code and group concatenated - then add a rule to the "description" field to set the new field to concatenate the code + description - don't check rule on load - it should run as each row is populated

(2) add a group and drag that repeating content into a table that gets populated and hidden (must be visible for rules to fire)

(4) view onload rule to run the query, set a flag not run it again and reload the dropdown and hide the hidden group holding the data

A custom view is easier and more efficient :) If you want the example, I'm happy to share it, though. :)

Best Regards,

Sigrid

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Sigrid Kok
*Precisely Software Inc.
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-03-2026 11:39
From: Carmen Hernandez
Subject: Data Connections in Drop downs - Can you merge the values for a drop down?

We are working on pulling from a SQL table into a drop down to show values. However, we would like to see if we could merge the values in the drop down for the Plant ID and Plant Name.  So for example 1234 - Test.

Is there anyway to have this done? I was looking at the filter but didn't look like there was anything there. 

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Carmen Hernandez
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Chicago IL
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Hi Carmen,

you can create a calculated column in the SQL table using concat() or & between the values you want to combine:.

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Jane Dobbs
Specialist Supply Chain
Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary AB
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-03-2026 11:39
From: Carmen Hernandez
Subject: Data Connections in Drop downs - Can you merge the values for a drop down?

We are working on pulling from a SQL table into a drop down to show values. However, we would like to see if we could merge the values in the drop down for the Plant ID and Plant Name.  So for example 1234 - Test.

Is there anyway to have this done? I was looking at the filter but didn't look like there was anything there. 

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Carmen Hernandez
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Chicago IL
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