I'm in over my head! Multiple drop-down lists

I've almost finished this form for my boss, but now he wants drop-downs that are variable dependant on other drop downs, and I'm SO lost. I was able to copy and mod the invoice sample that came with designer, but this is way beyond me.
There was an example posted here that would have been really useful, but it's 404.
Any help?
Thanks!
Alan

Here's a post that might help you.
http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx/.3bb8b776/0
Found another:
http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx/.3bb884c2/0
Regards,
Dave

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Lawanna Wice - 2:18pm Mar 15, 05 PST (#1 of 1)
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