
Create a drop down menu - FileHold managed
These menus are created by the Library Administrator so that users can select from a list of choices rather than typing.
Adding, deleting, or changing drop-down list values are logged in the Library Audit Log.
To create a FileHold managed drop-down menu
- In the Web Client, go to Administration Panel > Library Configuration > Metadata Fields.
- Alternatively, in the FDA, go to Administration > Manage Schemas > Metadata Fields.
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In the Add Metadata Field pane, enter a Name for the metadata.
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Enter a Description for the metadata.
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Select a Drop Down Menu - FileHold Managed.
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From the Web Client, click Manage Menu Items. You can add, delete, and organize the order of the hierarchy by moving the items up and down.
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From the FDA, click the Field Properties tab. Add, Edit, Delete, and organize the order of the drop down list.

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If multiple selections are allowed, select the Allow Multiple Selections check box.
TIP: You can select multiple values by selecting the check box next to the value name.
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If there are duplicates in the list and would like them removed, select the Remove Duplicates check box. This option is checked by default.
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Enter or select an Initial Value, if applicable.

- From the Web Client, click Save.
- From the FDA, click OK.