Property reference

glide.ui.max_ref_dropdown

Limits how many records a reference field can show as a choice list. With the default limit of 25, fields with more available records use the standard reference-field interface instead.

Default
25
Type
integer
Application
Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property limits the number of records shown in a reference field's choice list to enhance usability and performance.
What area does it affect? Reference field UI
What does the default mean? The default value is "25", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it? Review this property when optimizing user interface performance or adjusting record visibility in reference fields.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.ui.max_ref_dropdown
Sys ID 06cff0320a0a0b8201736b8bf06a18f5
Type integer
Application Global
Default value 25
Description Maximum number of records allowed for a reference field displayed as a choice list. If more records than this are available, default reference field UI is used.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:27:58

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

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... Interface. These browsers are directed to the mobile pages instead of the full browser pages. • Type: string • Default value: iphone,android_phone,IEMobile,Windows Phone,iPod,Windows CE,BlackBerry,BB10 • Location: System Property [sys_properties] table glide.ui.max_ref_dropdown Maximum number of records for a reference field that is displayed as a choice list. If the number of available records is greater than this value, the field appears as ...

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