Most records in MinistryPlatform directly relate to other records. When two record types are related, you can choose an option from either a drop-down menu or a pick list.

In the example above, the Event Type, Congregation, and Location are all related records. The drop-down list displays under the field when you click it, and you can use the search icon to use the pick list.

Drop-Down Lists

Use drop-down lists to select from a list of default entries. This is usually shorter than the complete list available in the pick list. If you can't find the item you need to select, use the pick list instead.

Drop-down menus always sort alphabetically to help you make your selection more quickly, especially for long lists.

When you edit a previous drop-down selection, if you don't need a value, click the X beside the field to clear it.

Pick Lists

Use pick lists to select from all records. With pick lists, you can filter, views, select, and add records. To open a pick list, click the magnifying glass next to the field.

• Search: Use standard search methods to narrow down your list. See Search in MinistryPlatform.
• Views: Views available on a Page are also available for the Page's pick list.
• Selections: Selections available on a Page are also available on the Page's pick list

Filtering Lists

The Page's Pick-List View field controls the list in the drop-down menu and the default view in the pick list. See Page fields for more information.