Auto Populating Drop Down List

ToineCL

New to SmartSheet, and want to use it to keep track of tasks. So, I created a "Project" column in my task list, and set it to a drop down, not limiting the entries to values in the list.

What I am looking for is, that when I create a new task,  and type a value to the Project column that doesn't exist on the list, that it's automatically added, so that for future tasks, I have an active list of projects, without having to go in and edit the column properties every time a new project is adde.

 

Andrée Starå

Hi,

Unfortunately, natively it's not possible at the moment, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

There are third-party services/add-ons that make it possible. Is that an option?

Hope that helps!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

Chris Shields

Hello again Andree,

I'd be curious as to which add-on does this. I looked but couldn't really find anything.

Andrée Starå

Hi again @Chris Shields

One option is the the premium add-on, Data Uploader.

Another one could be to develop it with the Smartsheet API.

More info: 

https://www.smartsheet.com/marketplace/premium-apps/data-uploader

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Chris Marker

Hi, I was wondering if this feature had been added? Is there any way to accomplish this without paying for additional services?

Thanks!

Andrée Starå

Hi @Chris Marker

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, no, it hasn't been added.

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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