Lookup View Web Part

The Lookup View web part displays all the list items (of a single list type) that contain a lookup to the list item the web part is added to. The items are displayed in a view like footer at the bottom of a list item.

Configuring the Lookup View

To configure the lookup view web part:

1. Click Settings | Edit Page.
2. Click 6 on the web part toolbar and select Edit Web Part.

   

3. Select your settings (see below) and click OK.

All web parts share some basic modification functionality - click here to learn more about this.

The configuration options specific to the Look Up View web part:

1. • List
     Select the list to display.
   • Column
     Select the lookup column to use.
   • Grouping
     Select the column you want the items returned to be grouped by and whether you want the group to be collapsed or expanded.
   • Sorting
     Select the column you want to use to sort the items returned and the direction you want them to be sorted.
   • Columns
   • • Link Column
       Select the field you want to use to link to the individual list items. When a user clicks on the link the item will open in read mode.
     • Select Columns
       Select the columns to be included in the web part and the order in which you want them to appear.

Adding the Lookup View Web Part to Another List

By default, the Lookup View web part is only installed on the Phases, Milestones and Deliverables lists; however it can be installed on any list.

To add the Lookup View web part to a list:

1. Open an item in the list (that is looked up to) in display view.
2. Click Settings | Edit Page.
3. Click Add a Web Part and add the Lookup View (BrightWork) web part.
4. Drag the main list web part above the Lookup View web part.
5. Click open the toolpane in the list item footer.
6. Select your settings (see below) and click OK.
   All web parts share some modification functionality - click here to learn more about this.
   The configuration options specific to the Look Up View web part are described below.
   • List
     Select the list to display.
   • Column
     Select the lookup column to use.
   • Grouping
     Select the column you want the items returned to be grouped by and whether you want the group to be collapsed or expanded.
   • Sorting
     Select the column you want to use to sort the items returned and the direction you want them to be sorted.
   • Columns
   • • Link Column
       Select the field you want to use to link to the individual list items. When a user clicks on the link the item will open in read mode.
     • Select Columns
       Select the columns to be included in the web part and the order in which you want them to appear.