Select List/Text Field

On my form I have a dynamic select lists What I want to do is that, if the required value is not in the select list, then the user can type it in. Then on saving the record the value is added to the select list.
Any ideas appreciated
Gus

Hello,
I guess the easiest way to do that is to put a text item next to the select list.
If you don't find the value, you type in there.
Or you could add for ex. an other in the select list and when that's selected, the text item gets visible.
Next to that you want a process that handles the insert into the table.
Regards,
Dimitri
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