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[raldo]

I've created a custom field called .Places which is assigned Replace([Places],/,,\)

This successfully replaces the commas in Places with backslashes. My intention is to use this to make a nested standard/theater view.

But my view just shows one item per .places and not something that can be drilled into. What am I missing here?

[MrC]

Tack &datatype=[list] to the end of your expression:

   Replace([Places], /,,\)&datatype=[list]

[raldo]

Using your modified expression (copy paste) still results in one item only.

Does the view have to be set up somehow to make it nested?

[MrC]

Add the expression as a new pane in a panes view.  Add a new column, an Expression column, and enter that expression there.

See: http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Media_Center_expression_language#Specify_data_types_for_expression_based_fields

[MrC]

To be more clear...

Just keep your Places field as is.

Then, in a Panes view, right click a Panes header, and either Add Category To Left... or Add Category To Right..., depending upon where you want it.

Now, in the Category column edit box, select Expression, and paste the above expression into the Expression area. Set the Name to the name you want for the column.  Set the sort to Ascending or Descending as you see fit.

Now, your Places field will be expanded in the pane.  No need for [.Places], your other places field.

[raldo]

That works, thanks!