How do I create a multiple choice variable?

    Creating a multiple choice variable is really no different from creating a regular variable. Simply put your variable text (in this case, a series of choices) within the square brackets. Separate each choice with forward slashes.

    Here is an example:

    You are not limited to single words. This is also a valid multiple choice variable:

    You are limited to single 'lines' however. That is, you cannot have an 'Enter' (new line) within the choices. Nevertheless, you can still indicate where you wish an Enter to go. Uses '<p>' (no quotes). Here is an example.

    When encountered by Pathagoras, multiple choice variables are displayed as a drop down list in the Instant Database screen.

MultiChoice *Lists*:    When the number of choices exceeds 5 or 6 (or whatever number you decide) and begins to take up too much space in the document, consider using MultiChoice *Lists*. With this 'cool tool,' you can save, let's say, all 50 United States in a separate file and recall that list simply by reference to an alias of let's say [*States*].

Read more about MultiChoice *Lists* by clicking on this link.

Note: If you have installed Pathagoras -- demo or retail -- the MultiChoice variable [*States*] is actually in your system. Type "[*States*]" (no quotes needed) onto you editing screen. Press Alt-D then Scan. Check out that list!

Grouping Multiple Choice Lists: Let's say you want the multiple choice variables [Son/Daughter/Children] and [He/she/they] and [him/her/them] to change in tandem. I.e., you select 'Daughter' and the 'she' and 'her' choices are made for you automatically. That's possible using Pathagoras' 'grouping' prefixes, discussed here.