thanks Naomi - exactly what I was looking for.
k
>>The forms I have been using allow for only ONE selection of a series of choices then on that selection do an action.
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>>Is there a similar form that would allow me to make multiple selections and accumulate the properties of each of those selections to do an action.
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>>For example I want to have the operator be able to create a list in which he selects what information is contained on the list
>>names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, selected from a list of 10 other bits of data he can include or exclude
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>>What I am looking for is a sample code that will allow me to build on.
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>>many thanks for your help
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>>k
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>You can use multiselect list or a multiselect grid (the latter is not native, but there are samples).