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Insert a control bound to a secondary data source

When you add a data connection to your Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 form that receives data from a Web service, database, Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services site, or XML document, InfoPath creates a secondary data source in your form. You can then insert controls that are bound to the fields and groups in that secondary data source.

1. In design mode, place the insertion point where you want to insert the control.
2. On the View menu, click Data Source.
3. In the Data source list in the Data Source task pane, click the secondary data source you want.
4. Right-click the field that you want to bind the control to, and then click the control you want to insert on the shortcut menu.

Notes

• The values associated with a secondary data source cannot be saved when a user fills out a form, although they can be submitted to a Web service using a submit data connection. In addition, you cannot edit the properties or structure of the fields and groups associated with a secondary data source, nor can you specify default values or custom, noncode-based data validation for those fields.
• The information in this topic may not apply if you are working with a form designed using Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 without the service pack installed. Learn more