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title: "Managing Request Lists"
slug: "managing-request-lists"
updated: 2026-08-13T15:00:54Z
published: 2026-08-13T15:00:54Z
canonical: "docs.avontus.com/managing-request-lists"
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# Managing Request Lists

Request Lists are custom lists that help you define the properties of Requests (in the **Properties** tab of a *Request* dialog). Before configuring the lists, first [enable Requests](https://docs.avontus.com/v1/docs/about-the-global-options-dialog-requests-tab). You will then define what lists will appear in the *Requests* dialog and define what will appear in each list.

> [!CAUTION]
> **Important:** Before you can perform these procedures, the Requests feature must be [enabled in Global Options](https://avontus.document360.io/v1/docs/about-the-global-options-dialog-requests-tab).

## Configuring Request Lists and Properties

Configuring Request Lists means enabling the lists and properties you want users to have access to and use, and creating labels for those items, so your users have a context for what they select and enter. You can also determine whether selecting from a list or entering a property is required. If any items are required, a request cannot be completed until the required information is provided.

To configure Request Lists:

1. Click the **Tools** menu and select **Global Options**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/global%20options.gif) The *Global Options* dialog appears.
2. Click the Enable request for products checkbox ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/b7d5e300-94d1-4170-a042-9d54174ac500.png)
3. Select the appropriate **Custom List** checkbox.
4. Click in the list's text field and enter a name for the Request List.
5. If you want to require users to select an item from the list when they configure a Request, click the list's **Required** checkbox.
6. Repeat the last three steps for each of the other lists you want to enable. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-MP9BG7Z5.png)
7. Click the appropriate **Properties** checkbox.
8. Click in the **Property** text field and enter a name for the Property.
9. If you want to require users to make an entry when they configure a Request, click the list's **Required** checkbox.
10. Click in the **Yes/No** checkbox for each **Yes/No** item you want to enable. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-M4G04NYT.png)
11. Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/a6b82b76-719a-43a8-99f5-7512d9ef249f.png)

Quantify makes the lists available in the **Lists** menu. List item entries can be added from this menu, refer to *Adding an Item to a Request List* below.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-VRTD53MO.png)

It also makes the lists available in the **Properties** tab in the *Request* dialog.

**![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/838adc30-a510-4628-9bab-99db88b4caef.png)**

## Adding an Item to a Request List

Once you have enabled and labeled any necessary Request Lists, you must populate those lists with appropriate selections. The procedures in this section show you how to do that.

To add an item to a Request List:

1. Click the **Lists** menu and select the appropriate list from the **Request Lists** sub-menu. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-55B265I4.png) The *List Items* dialog appears.
2. Click the **Add** button ( ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/8b80fe60-c0c9-4045-a6cd-8e6361d91a6a.png)). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-8H171RDO.png) The *List Item* dialog appears.
3. Click in the **Name** text field and enter a name for the new Request List item.
4. Click in the **Description** text field and enter a short description of the new request list item.
5. Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-FZK7C27S.png) The *List Items* dialog returns, with the new item in the list of items. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-AA078CVM.png)

## Deleting Items from a Request List

Sometimes one or more items must deleted from a Request List. The procedures in this section show you how to do that.

To delete an item from a Request List:

1. Click the **Lists** menu and select the appropriate list from the **Request Lists** sub-menu. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/request%20lists.gif) The appropriate *List Items* dialog appears.
2. Click the list item you want to delete, then click **Delete** button ( ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/ef157d1f-c358-453f-ab2e-a52767db84f8.png)). ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/4513c31e-01fd-4bf1-ac24-311d8e08b481.png) A confirmation dialog appears. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-CPOBAITL.png)
3. Click **Yes**. The *List Items* dialog returns, minus the deleted item.
4. Click **Close**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/27e11dad-c46a-434d-8323-6babc3cc5e38.png)

**Note: If the item is in use, you will not be able to delete the item.**