Can we edit built-in field in the studio

[noppann]

In the studio, I see that we can create custom field as a dropdown.

I want to do the same to some fields that already exist. For example, when creating a task, I would like the user to select task subject from a dropdown instead of type in a text box. Please advise me if this is possible or not.

Thank you in advance,
Noppann

[jli]

this is possible, but not without coding. you will have to change the vardef entry for the name field to be an enum rather than a varchar, and then associate a drop down with this field. you will then also have to modify the templates (and respective php files) to account for the display changes.

[noppann]

Thanks for your respond. I don't want to modify the code unless it's necessary. Your reply really answer my question.

Thank you so much,

Noppann

[eli]

noppann,
Here is a possible solution let me know if it works for you.
Open the module editor, create your custom drop down field for the subject of the tasks module and call it subjectmod (or whatever you like). Then edit the tasks module to not show the name field (it's label is subject) by dragging it to the deleted box on the left. Then drag your custom field into it's place adjust the field labels if needed, then save and publish. Make sure that you do this for each of the detail, edit, and view fields and for the search tabs if you wish.

It's not really editing the field it's replacing it with your custom field.