Populating fields based upon user input

[bnelson]

We are looking for input on how to automatically populate a field based upon user input.

Here is an example of what we would like to do:

> In the Opportunity module (creating a new Opportunity), User A enters an Account Name
>We would like the Assigned To: field automatically populated with the corresponding sales person that is linked with the account

So, Customer 1 is associated with Salesperson1 > Customer 1 is selected by employee entering a new Opportunity > Assigned To; field is filled in automatically so there is no need for the employee entering the opportunity to choose a salesperson.

Our employee(s) entering the new opportunities do not necessarily know which salesperson is linked to a particular account (and really don't care , and this is the reason we would like to automatically populate this field and generate the opportunity to the correct salesperson.

I know we are making this more complex than it really is, so any input would really be appreciated.

[Angel]

It is certainly possible.

One idea would be to retrieve the corresponding sales person name retrieved into a hidden field when the account selection is made. You can then capture that within the Assigned To: drop down.

This could get a bit tricky though, as you actually need the ID value of that sales person's user name, not their actual name.

Hope that gives you some ideas...