{"id":14745,"date":"2024-05-12T10:25:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-12T10:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/?post_type=user_manual&p=14745"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:50:17","slug":"dynamic-dropdown-field","status":"publish","type":"user_manual","link":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/en\/user_manual\/dynamic-dropdown-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Dynamic Dropdown Field"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Dynamic Dropdown field is a customizable field for all system listings, such as clients, products and services, invoices, and more. It automatically updates with new data from various entities without manual intervention. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike regular dropdowns, this feature ensures users can easily select from an up-to-date list, enhancing efficiency and providing the latest information. They will be explained further in the following lines.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”How to Add a Dynamic Dropdown Field?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1716716240635{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]You can access the dynamic dropdown customization page through various apps\u2019 custom fields in Daftra, such as those for clients, suppliers, employees, invoices, action lists, and other relevant modules.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can add various entities as a dynamic dropdown, including countries, cost centers, invoices, products, categories, assets, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In the following example, we’ll show how to add a client’s work country as a dynamic dropdown field:<\/p>\n

Click on “Clients Settings<\/strong>” from the dropdown menu of “Clients<\/strong>“,<\/p>\n

Then, select the “Custom Fields<\/strong>” tab.<\/p>\n

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You’ll then be directed to the customization screen where you can add or remove custom fields.<\/p>\n

From the Custom fields column drag the “Dynamic Dropdown<\/strong>” and drop it to the screen.<\/p>\n

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On the right side of the screen, you’ll find the “Properties”<\/strong> column which includes the following:<\/p>\n

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