Filter the secondary datasource based on lookup column

Hello All,
I am customizing a List form. I have a secondary data connection which is
a datasource for my drop down list. I have to filter the datasource based on Lookup column value.
I know how to filter on the datasource by going to entries and filtering but it does not work with Lookup column.
Can anyone let me know step by step procedure.
Regards,
smith
smith

Hi,
According to your post, my understanding is that you wanted to filter the secondary datasource based on lookup column.
I recommend to create a cascading drop-down list box in InfoPath.
You can follow the steps in the article to achieve what you want:
Create Cascading Dropdown in Browser enabled InfoPath form using InfoPath 2010
More information:
Cascading Drop Down List In SharePoint 2010
Cascading Drop-Down List in SharePoint 2010 using InfoPath 2010
Dan's SharePoint Blog: InfoPath Tutorial Cascading Dropdown (Does not have the 20 item limit)
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