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Creating a Static Picklist Using the Pick List Wizard

You can create a static picklist by using the Pick List Wizard.

To create a static pick list using the Pick List wizard

1. From the Tools main menu, choose File > New Object.

   The New Object Wizards dialog box appears.

   NOTE:  You can also invoke the Pick List wizard by selecting the field for which you would like to create a picklist, right-clicking, and choosing Add Pick List.

2. Select the Pick List icon, and click OK.
3. In the Pick List dialog box, enter the following information, and then click Next.
   • Project
   • Business Component (originating business component; the parent business component of the field that will display the picklist)
   • Field
4. In the Pick List Type dialog box, select Static, and then click Next.

   NOTE:  Static picklists draw their values from a predefined list of values (LOV). Dynamic picklists draw their values from a business component. For more information about dynamic picklists, see Creating Dynamic Picklist Objects.

5. In the Pick List Definition dialog box, do one of the following:
   • If you want to create a new picklist, select the Create New Pick List option button and then click Next.

     The Pick List Definition dialog box appears.

   • If you want to use an existing picklist, select the picklist and associated list of values you want to use, and then click Next.

     The Finish dialog box appears. Go to Step 8.
6. If you are creating a New List of Values, do the following:
   1. Enter a unique name for the picklist.
   2. Select the Create New List of Values option button, and then click Next.
   3. In the List of Values dialog box, enter a name for the List of Values and the Values.

      For more information about List of Values, see Applications Administration Guide.

   4. Click Next.
7. If you are using an existing List of Values, do the following:
   1. Enter a unique name for the picklist.
   2. Select the Use predetermined List of Values radio button.
   3. Select the List of Values Type, and then click Next.
   4. In the third Pick List Definition dialog box, enter a search specification, a comment, and select whether you want the picklist to be bounded.
   5. Click Next.
8. In the Finish dialog box, review the specifications for the picklist, and then click Finish.