Is it possible for a dropdown list do generate values?

[Thomas Saayman]

Hi im a manager at a granite and marble manufacturing company.

I would like to know if i have a dropdown list with certain projects that need to be cut. Is it possible for that dropdown list to generate values for the different cutting sizes?

Would Really like if it was possible let me know. That is the only thing i need for Trello to be our database at our company. Would really like to hear from you.

On another note is there a way you can give certain people only access to change certain properties on a card?

Greetings Thomas

[Allen -Amazing PowerUps- · Accepted solution]

You may be able to get a bit closer using the Amazing Fields powerup.  You would still need to define the values you want for dropdown options, but it would give you the ability to adjust editing permissions, change styling, and a bunch of other options.

[milynnus · Accepted solution]

@Thomas Saayman 

Dropdown list while you can add and remove items via api it applies to all cards on the board. I suggest you use a checklist to contain that kind of details. There is a smart fields power up. There may be something you can use there. 

It is not recommend to use Trello as a database. While you can keep data in custom fields it does not have feeds of a database. Having said that you always use http request to fetch/update a database. 

intra board permission is limited on Trello. What you want is not supported. 

[Travise Head]

You’re absolutely right! Dropdown lists in Trello apply globally across all cards on a board, which can be limiting for more granular data management. Checklists are a great workaround for card-specific details, and the Smart Fields Power-Up is definitely worth exploring for added flexibility.

Trello isn’t built to function as a database, and while Custom Fields offer some capability, they lack the robust features of a true database. Integrating a database via HTTP requests is a solid solution for more complex needs. Unfortunately, intra-board permissions remain limited, so for fine-tuned access control, other tools or integrations may be required. More Information