In my application i have a custom field called Column__c, what i want is when i create a new Column__c record, the Column__c Name will be added automatically in the status picklist field in Task Standard object. By default status field has (Not Started, In Progress, Completed, Waiting on, someone else, Deferred). is it possible to add new picklist value for status field via trigger/programmatically? anyone is willing to help will be appreciated , thanks.
asked Jun 22, 2016 at 1:40
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Not without using the Metadata API, such as FinancialForce's Metadata API. However, it really shouldn't matter, since you can store whatever value you want in a pick list, so long as "enforce pick list values" is not enabled. Simply have your trigger assign whatever value you choose, and that record will retain that record, even if it's not on the list of accepted values.
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yes.. you are correct but why is it my custom status value inserted was deleted automatically in a period of time ? "For the picklist Task Status on object Task, the value hhaha was deleted." (salesforce emailed me that message recently) Commented Jun 22, 2016 at 2:46
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@DanrylTigolCarpio That's new. I might need to do some research on that.– sfdcfox ♦Commented Jun 22, 2016 at 2:49
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thanks i will make a research too .. please beep me if you find an answer.. thanks Commented Jun 22, 2016 at 2:50
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by the way.. how will we create a task object to a custom object.. For my custom object , i want to create a lookup field for task standard object.. Commented Jun 22, 2016 at 2:52
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oh don't worry .. salesforce emailed that it was deleted. but when i query the status in task .. the "hhaha" value i inserted was there.. Commented Jun 22, 2016 at 2:58