Predefined Lists

When logging data in the field, it's common to reuse the same names or terms across different logs or assignments. Predefined lists let you create, edit, and reuse those values without redefining them each time or embedding them directly into the form template.

Instead of entering the same choices multiple times, you can define a single list and link each field to it. This saves time and avoids errors or mismatches. Lists can be managed outside of the template — so they can be shared, reused, and updated without modifying the original form.

For example, your flanker list might contain names of your own team members. If you share your template with someone else, those names may be irrelevant. By using a predefined list, the structure of the form remains the same, but the values can be swapped out per team.

Go to Settings > Predefined Lists to view and edit your lists. You can:

• Create new lists and give each one a name
• Add, remove, rename, or reorder items in each list
• Export lists to share with others
• Import lists that were created elsewhere

Lists are stored independently from form templates, so any changes to a list will automatically reflect in any field that uses it.

When editing a form field of type choices, you can choose whether that field uses a field-specific list (ad-hoc) or a predefined list (shared). If you select "Predefined List" as the source, you'll pick from your predefined lists. Only the name is stored in the form — the actual items are managed separately.

Switching back to a field-specific list is easy, and the values will be stored directly inside the form again.

To use any of the lists below, click the copy button, create a text message to yourself and paste the copied string. On your iPhone, copy the received text, go to Lokate > Settings > Edit Predefined Lists, tap Import at the bottom, and paste the text.

If you're using a Mac, copying and pasting directly will work as long as both devices are on the same network.