Drop-down list dont work at all

I have one table in adobe form. I would like to add drop-down list into one column cell.
I have another import parameter table which i try to bind to that cell.
Bind is like this: $record.LT_PROJECTS.DATA[*].AUFNR where LT_PROJECTS.DATA is that table where values( in field aufnr ) is.
When i print out to pdf and open it, first main table rows have those table lines in that cell. So it like explose value table rows to main table first rows.
If i use binding: $record.LT_PROJECTS.DATA.AUFNR it shows only first value of value table and when push field nothing happen...
Where my error is?
Thanks!

Yes. I found out that you have to write some Java **** to form header part to populate drop down list..Now it only question how?
My table data connection = interface = zinterface01 and my table name( where values are ) is lt_values. Fields are value and text.
Can anybody help?
Reko

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