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Multi Value Template field display order

asked on May 11, 2018

Is there a way to change the display order of a multi value template field.  We utilize a "note history" field and would like to modify it so that the top variable is always the newest.  I imagine I can build a workflow that rearranges the field but this would be a horrible solutions.  Is there a way to wither display the results in descending entry order as per templet, or maybe append to the top in workflow design.  I don't want my users to have to scroll down a hundred notes just to se the most current. 

 

 

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replied on May 11, 2018

Are the notes/values being added by the user(s) or through workflow? Based on the screenshot it looks like you're doing it with Workflow in which case you can "prepend" the values fairly easily.

All you need to do is the following:

  1. Retrieve the current value(s) from your multivalue field
  2. Select "Replace" instead of "Append" when setting the field value
  3. Add the new value in line 1, and the token for the current values in line 2

So, if you start with a value of 1, then add a new value of 2, it will insert the 2 followed by the existing value of 1. If you then add a 3, it will insert the 3 followed by the existing values of 2 and 1, and so on.

Each time you add a value, it will go to the top and all the previous values will be moved to the bottom without having to build any complex sorting mechanisms.

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replied on September 7, 2018

I have the same question, but the values are being entered by our users.  Is there any options for changing the display order in our situation?

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replied on September 7, 2018

You could use the same process, but you would need to have a Workflow rule set up to detect when users update a document and then apply the same steps.

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replied on October 21, 2021

I want to update a value of a multi-line field from my template, but it just changes the first value.

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