Set an Initial Value for the Select (Single) Component

You can set an initial value for the Select (Single) component of a visual application using the Value Item attribute.

Note: The Select (Single) component from the Component palette is labeled Single Select in the Page Designer.

1. In the Page Designer, select the Single Select component.

2. Select the Data tab in the Properties pane.

   

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3. Set the initial value for the Value Item attribute.

   The default for this attribute is:

   { "key": null, "data": null, "metadata": null }

   You can assign set values to the attribute. For example:

   {"key":2,"data":{"userName":"user002"},"metadata":null}

   You can also use variables to specify the attribute:

   {{ {"key":$variables.initialID,"data":{"userName":$variables.initialuserName},"metadata":null} }}