Filter drop-downs based on class where it is used

You might consider making the value list a sub list of Class. Class is basically  a built in value list, and it is possible to configure other value lists as sub lists to Class. This way you can then specify the relevant options for each class in the sub list.

Hi bright-ideas.dk - can you explain further about this use case?

I have created an Object called "Content Category" and the content of that object is a list (Photos, Videos, Logos, Other Digital Assets, Presentations, Documents).  What I'm trying to achieve is

• Choose Class = Marketing Document then Content Category property is filtered to only show:
  • Documents
  • Presentations
• Choose Class = Digital Assets then Content Category property is filtered to only show:
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Logos
  • Other Digital Assets

I have tried making "Content Category" a subtype of "Class". 

Then I get stuck.  In the Desktop client, I go to the Objects for Content Category.  For example, I choose the Content Category of "Documents" and there is now an additional property on the metadata card called Owner (Class)*, however the only option I get when I drop down the list is the Class = Content Category, not "Marketing Documents".

Am I missing something?  Appreciate any assitance you can offer.

Kind regards,
Sarah

Hi bright-ideas.dk - can you explain further about this use case?

I have created an Object called "Content Category" and the content of that object is a list (Photos, Videos, Logos, Other Digital Assets, Presentations, Documents).  What I'm trying to achieve is

• Choose Class = Marketing Document then Content Category property is filtered to only show:
  • Documents
  • Presentations
• Choose Class = Digital Assets then Content Category property is filtered to only show:
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Logos
  • Other Digital Assets

I have tried making "Content Category" a subtype of "Class". 

Then I get stuck.  In the Desktop client, I go to the Objects for Content Category.  For example, I choose the Content Category of "Documents" and there is now an additional property on the metadata card called Owner (Class)*, however the only option I get when I drop down the list is the Class = Content Category, not "Marketing Documents".

Am I missing something?  Appreciate any assitance you can offer.

Kind regards,
Sarah

Hi Sarah,

In Admin, Metadata Structure (Flat View) you can click on "Show All Value Lists" in the grey column. Then Classes will show up on the list. If you right-click on Classes and select Content, you will get an option to add new items in Content Categories for the selected class in the top half of the window 

Hi bright-ideas.dk, thank you for getting back to me.  That is what I expected to happen, but unfortunately, the "New Item" button is greyed out for me.

Not sure why mine isn't working the same as yours. I'm on server 22.10.11903.5.

I'll check to see if support can assist.

Thanks,
Sarah