Author Topic: Is it possible to convert the Contribution Source field to a select list? (Read 900 times)

jimmyjam · August 25, 2010, 09:44:19 am

I would like to convert the Contribution Source field to a select list (dropdown list). Is this possible?

Data entry errors in this field are making it hard for my organization to do reporting. We want to enter a list of possible sources, and make the user choose one.

Thanks,
James

Donald Lobo · August 25, 2010, 09:48:19 am

use a hook to convert the text field to a drop down

check:

http://civicrm.org/blogs/allenshaw/using-hooks-change-individual-prefix-auto-complete-text-input

(this does it in reverse, your case is easier). if you are not a coder, consider hiring someone from http://civicrm.org/professional/

lobo

jimmyjam · August 25, 2010, 09:57:33 am

Thanks, Lobo.

One quick follow-up question: if I convert the field to a select list, what happens when CiviCRM automatically adds data to the field from an online contribution form? Will it cause an error? Or add a new entry to the list of choices?

James

Donald Lobo · August 25, 2010, 10:01:58 am

u'll need to handle this scenario in your hook code

lobo

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