set two variables from one list box?

[becki_kain]

i looked at this  Capture ListBox Selections in separate variables | Qlik Community but how do i set two variables - time_period_1 and time_period_2, from the same drop down list box?  i want the use to pick one, and set that to time_period_1 and then pick another and set to time_period_2, but within the same drop down.  can this be done?  thanks

becki kain

[vishsaggi · Accepted solution]

Can you share an example of what selections you make?

use like

time_period_1 variable have the expr like

= Subfield(GetFieldSelections(fieldname, ','), ',', 1)

time_period_2 variable have the expr like

= Subfield(GetFieldSelections(fieldname, ','), ',', 2)

[ravikumar_iyana]

Hi,

In List Boxes have

Properties-> Constrains-> Listed Values-> Only Selected Values Display-> There you can mention

Then it will be displayed

[becki_kain]

I have a list box with a bunch of values in it. I want to set a variable of time_period1 to the first thing the user clicks on, in this list box, and a variable of time_period 2 of the second thing.  where, in that example, are you setting the variables?  thanks

[vishsaggi]

Click Ctrl+Alt+V you can see a variable window there add these expression for two variables.

[becki_kain]

that was what I was missing - you have to add the variables first.  I will try it with one input, then get crazy and try with two!

(yes, my first workflow in qlik!)

[vishsaggi]

Sure. Else share your app which you are working on i will try to create and explain you accordingly.

[becki_kain]

thank you!  works perfectly!  (yes, my coworker warned me qlik has a huge learning curve!)