How can I make a custom field that comes up in filter search and lets me select multiple options

[Mike Hancoski]

Is there a power up that alters custom fields without breaking the drop downs searchability?

Preferably one that does not need to be paid by the user

Currently if you add a drop down and select an option you can just hit "F" and search for it but if you use any of the power ups that I have tired they all are not searchable   

[Allen -Amazing PowerUps-]

You could try Amazing Fields to get the multi-item dropdown, but as you say that doesn't allow you to search it fully.  What I have seen people do though is create a hidden custom field and use a formula to set the value of that custom field to the string value of the list of selected values.  That is a pretty advanced usecase for Amazing Fields, but it should work pretty well once you get it setup.

[Mike Hancoski]

basically I had to just accept that search does not work in custom fields and even if we we willing to pay for your power up it does not do what I would like it to do

[Brittany Joiner]

@Mike Hancoski you're trying to search by custom fields, I don't think i know of any free ones that will let you do that. Blue Cat Reports lets you create lists searching custom fields, but it's not free.

[Mike Hancoski]

is blue cat reports really only cost 19 a month or does it have some hidden extra fees like per do this thing or per user

[Brittany Joiner]

@Mike Hancoski i believe they charge per user in boards that you're collecting data on. So if you just use one board with yourself, then its like $4/mo, but if you have 10 different users in boards you're reporting on, it will be $40/mo. You can see more FAQs about their pricing here: https://www.bluecatreports.com/

They also have a free trial

[Brittany Joiner]

@Mike Hancoski Feel free to accept this answer if it helped - that way folks who are looking for the same can see there is a solution in here!
 

[Mike Hancoski]

Your solution cost infinity dollars 100% not a solution, does not even work with base search worthless answer