# Allow the user to select from a drop down or choose other?

**URL:** https://community.glideapps.com/t/allow-the-user-to-select-from-a-drop-down-or-choose-other/49701
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**Created:** [September 20, 2022, 7:30am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/allow-the-user-to-select-from-a-drop-down-or-choose-other/49701 "2022-09-20T07:30:11Z")
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### Author: ![Gary\_Willmott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/gary_willmott/32/837_2.png) [@Gary\_Willmott](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Gary_Willmott)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/allow-the-user-to-select-from-a-drop-down-or-choose-other/49701/16 "2022-09-22T06:47:10Z")

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Hey @Darren_Murphy what you think so far?

Do you think the Trebuchet method would work in this scenario?

> [@dizzy The Trebuchet Method](https://community.glideapps.com/t/the-trebuchet-method/48325):
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> In certain situations, a single column has the potential to replace an entire table of data. The Trebuchet Method allows you to create an inline array that allows you to create a SIMPLE one-to-many relationship between two sets of data without the need of a log or submissions table. Examples: Who owns which item Who has registered for an event Who has completed which task Pros: no app bloat no additional rows of data fairly easy to set up Cons: Can only track one data point (eg. who has w…

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