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ArshadKhwaja's avatar
ArshadKhwaja
Qrew Commander
8 years ago

Compulsory Selection in Multi Select

I have a multi select field (holding State names) which is a required field when creating a new required.  However, due to organisational requirements, we have to ensure that in some cases, users sele...
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_anomDiebolt_
Qrew Elite
8 years ago
Use IOL with this code:

$("#_fid_6").bind("multiselectclose", function(event, ui){
  var selections = $("#_fid_6").multiselect("getChecked");
  if (selections.length < 2) {
    $("#_fid_6").multiselect("open");
  }
});
If _fid_6 is a multi-select field then the popup selection menu will reopen if less than two selections are made. This should be enough of annoyance that your users will conform. As to picking one large and one small state you would have to code that logic to suit your own needs.