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# Select alternative

The action will select alternative values in a field.

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A Field can be entered manually or selected by clicking the <img src="/files/-LbWqqA3M4yuV4ioisW9" alt="" data-size="original">button.

The “Soft lock” parameter will allow you to override the locked selections.

A Qlik expression can be used in the “Field” parameter by prefixing it with an equals sign.