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1. JerryH
   Member

   I need to find a way to have the list in a drop down show labels (Arizona, California, etc.) but enter different data in the database (AZ, CA, etc.).

   The users need an easy to pick description but the database requires a 2 digit code.

   Can this be done?

   Posted 12 years ago #
2. 

   yuniar

   Using the general dropdown field, I'm afraid it won't be possible to do so.
   However, if you are using the Address field (which contain the State field), it is possible to modify the State dropdown to do what you need.

   You can modify "includes/view-functions.php" file. Search around line 3151 and you'll find these lines:

   $state_list[0]['value'] = 'Alabama';
   $state_list[1]['value'] = 'Alaska';
   $state_list[2]['value'] = 'Arizona';
   $state_list[3]['value'] = 'Arkansas';
   $state_list[4]['value'] = 'California';

   Simply modify the above with the state codes.

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   MachForm Founder

   Posted 12 years ago #

3. JerryH
   Member

   OK, that helps but I am still not there 100%.

   I sucessfully switched my form to use the Address field and customized the State labels and values the way I need them BUT....
   I NEED the State drop down AND I NEED the Country drop down.

   Right now, I have to select "Restrict to US" to get the State drop down which eliminates all countries but US.

   Is there a way around this?
   Thanks.

   Posted 12 years ago #
4. 

   yuniar

   Ok, you can keep the "Restrict to US State Selection" enabled. Then modify your "includes/view-functions.php" file around line 3305:

   //if this address field is restricted to US only
   if(empty($element->is_design_mode) && !empty($element->address_us_only)){
   	$country_markup = '<option selected="selected" value="United States">United States</option>';
   }

   you can remove that block of code. This would display the complete country list and yet still display the US states as well.

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   MachForm Founder

   Posted 12 years ago #

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