Dialog-Plus fields: Managing dropdown lists

Many categories in i-doit use dropdown fields with predefined values — known as Dialog-Plus fields. Examples include manufacturer, model, operating system, or department. These values can be maintained in two ways.

Adding values directly in an object

When editing a category, Dialog-Plus fields are identified by a small plus icon next to the dropdown.

1. Click the plus icon next to the dropdown
2. Enter the new value and confirm
3. The value is saved and immediately available in all objects

This method is suitable for quickly adding individual values during daily work.

Managing values centrally (Dialog-Admin)

For structured management of all Dialog-Plus values, the Dialog-Admin is available:

Administration > Predefined Content > Dialog-Admin

In the Dialog-Admin you can:

• Create new values — click "New", enter the name, optionally assign a constant for API access
• Edit existing values — changes take effect immediately in all objects using this value
• Delete values — select the checkbox and click "Purge"

The dropdown list is sorted alphabetically by category. Custom Dialog-Plus fields appear under the entry "Custom Dialog+".

Deleting values

Deleting a Dialog-Plus value via "Purge" is irreversible. The value is removed from all objects where it is used.

Before deleting, it is recommended to use a report to check which objects currently use the value. This helps avoid unintended data loss.

Some values are system-protected and cannot be deleted. These are required for the core functionality of i-doit.

Permissions

The permission system can control which users or groups are allowed to create, edit, or delete Dialog-Plus values. This is useful for ensuring data quality and preventing uncontrolled creation of values.

Detailed documentation: Dialog-Admin in the Knowledge Base