How to make a Batch Pilot combo box list read only in IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture

How to make a Batch Pilot combo box list read only in IBM Datacap Taskmaster Capture

Question

How to make a Batch Pilot combo box control drop down list read only.

Cause

By default, users may be able to type custom values into the control.

Answer

To make the control read only:

1. Open the form in Batch Pilot standalone and select the combo box.


2. Right-click and choose Properties.


3. Update Style to 2 - DropDownList.


4. Apply and save changes. Users will only be able to select a list option once accessing the updated form.

Using the Match Required and Locked properties can also provide similar behavior.