There is no list configured

There is no list configured

When you open a page and you see this error:

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This error means that the Cross List web part was added to the page, but has not been configured to work with any lists in your site. Make a note of the page you are on (its address/URL) and contact your site admin to let him/her know that the web part needs to be configured by someone with the permission level of at least Designer in your site. You can also point out that instructions for configuring can be found here.

Release Notes for Cross List

Release Notes for Cross List

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WSSv3/MOSS SharePoint 2010 SharePoint 2013
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Microsoft ended mainstream support for SharePoint 2007 in October 2012. See Microsoft’s Lifecycle Support Policy.
At that time, Bamboo stopped enhancements to our SharePoint 2007 product line, but continues to provide support and bug fixes to customers with active support contracts until October 2017. Previously purchased licenses will continue to function after October 2017, but support for these products will end, and no additional bug fixes will be provided beyond that time. Bamboo plans to cease selling new licenses and annual support contacts for its SharePoint 2007 products in October 2016 to ensure customers will be eligible to receive support for at least one year after purchase.
Microsoft plans to end mainstream support for SharePoint 2010 in October 2015. See Microsoft’s Lifecycle Support Policy. At that time, we will stop any enhancements for our SharePoint 2010 product line but will continue to provide support and bug fixes for our SharePoint 2010 products to customers with active support contracts until October 2020. Previously purchased licenses will continue to function after October 2020, but support for these products will end, and no additional bug fixes will be provided beyond that time. Bamboo plans to cease selling new licenses and annual support contacts for its SharePoint 2010 products in October 2019 to ensure customers will be eligible to receive support for at least one year after purchase.

Bamboo Solutions has also begun releasing Bamboo Apps to the SharePoint Store, for additional details, see the SharePoint Apps & Mobile products page where you can get the latest info about each of our Apps as they release to the Microsoft Store.

A separate installation package and license key is required for SharePoint 2013 deployment. For additional details, review the following knowledge base articles:

Understanding Bamboo Releases:

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Overview of Cross List Configuration

Overview of Cross List Configuration

After you add the web part to a page, you will need to configure the web part tool pane.

Image Step Action Result
CrossList.jpg 1. Select a Language Follow the instructions here to localize the web part.
2. Parent List Select the primary list where lookup fields are used to link to other child lists.
3. Parent List View

Select a view for the primary list. The Web Part will use the fields defined in the selected view for inclusion in the combined display view.

  • Display Limit – Select this check box to apply the display limit for the selected Parent List View to the Cross List Web Part.
  • Filter – Select this check box to apply the filter configured for the selected Parent List View to the Cross List Web Part.
4. Lookup List This drop down list box contains all the lists that are being linked to from the primary list. Select each list and an associated view if you want to include those fields in the combined display view.
5. Lookup List View

Select a view for the child list. The Web Part will use the fields defined in the selected view for inclusion in the combined display view.

  • Use Lookup List View Filter – Select this check box to apply the filter configured for the selected Lookup List View to the Cross List Web Part.
6. Available and Display Columns Use the arrow buttons to select the fields that you want to display in the combined view. The Up and Down button can be used to arrange the order of the displayed fields.
7. Customize CSS and HTML Source Customize CSS and HTML Source. The Default option displays the Web Part as-is. If you select the Custom option, you can modify the CSS and the HTML Source for the Cross List Web Part by clicking the CSS Edit button. See Styling the Web Part for more information. Modifying the HTML source allows you to change the names of the columns displayed in the Web Part by clicking the Source Edit button. See Renaming the Column Headings for more information.
8. Show Print Button Select this option to enable the “Print” button to appear on the user interface. Users can print the content of the list through this button.
9. Show Export to Excel Button Select this option to enable the “Export to Excel” button to appear on the user interface. Users can export the data to an Excel spreadsheet.
10. Save your configuration settings by clicking Apply and then OK.

Overview of Cross List

Overview of Cross List

Cross List combines and presents data associated to a SharePoint List through Lookup columns. Lookup columns allow you to use information from a column in a second list as drop-down values for the lookup column in the parent list. Cross List uses this association to allow you to pick not just the lookup column data, but any column data from the parent list and up to two lookup lists for presentation in a single list view. You can sort the data to target relevant information for your team as well as create a printer friendly view or a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet of the list for on-the-spot reporting or analysis. Cross List allows you to choose just the information you need and display the consolidated data into one “joined” view.

hw09004.jpgLet’s assume that you have 3 lists in your SharePoint site that are used to manage a development project. The lists are:

  • Cost Center List: Contains the data for different cost centers in your company.
  • Projects List: Contains the projects information in your company.
  • Tasks List: A standard SharePoint task list. In this list, you added two look up fields. A ProjectLink field, which is a look up that is linked to the title field of the Project list. A Cost field, which is also a lookup that is linked to the title of the Cost Center list.

Cross List allows you to aggregate and combine different fields from all three lists above into a single view, such as this example:

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Migrating Cross List from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010

Migrating Cross List from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010

Be sure you have at least the Minimum SharePoint 2007 Product Release (shown in the table below) installed before migrating. If not, upgrade your Bamboo product release before migrating. For more information, see Upgrading your Bamboo Web Part. Also, the target SharePoint 2010 farm requires at least the Minimum SharePoint 2010 product release shown.

Icon-Warning IMPORTANT: When migrating from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010, you MUST select the option to change existing SharePoint sites to use the new user experience. Your Bamboo products will not perform as expected with the old look and feel.

Minimum SharePoint 2007 Product Release 1.5.5 Minimum SharePoint 2010 Product Release 10.5.6
In-Place Upgrade
Issues The Cross List Web Part migrates without any errors or additional steps required.
Resolution N/A
Database Attach Upgrade Method
Issues The Cross List Web Part migrates without any errors or additional steps required.
Resolution N/A

Migrating Cross List from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013

Migrating Cross List from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013

Be sure you have at least the Minimum SharePoint 2010 Product Release (shown in the table below) installed before migrating. If not, upgrade your Bamboo product release before migrating. For more information, see Upgrading your Bamboo Web Part. Also, the target SharePoint 2013 farm requires at least the Minimum SharePoint 2013 product release shown.

Icon-WarningIMPORTANT: When migrating from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013, the Database Attach Upgrade Method is the only method supported.

Minimum SharePoint 2010 Product Release 10.5.20 Minimum SharePoint 2013 Product Release xx
Database Attach Upgrade Method
Issues The Cross List migrates ….
Resolution N/A

How to Rename the Column Headings

How to Rename the Column Headings

When pulling information from across multiple lists, you may want to consolidate the information from various columns in list and change the column name just within Cross List, but not for the actual list. Custom.jpgYou can do this with the custom selector within the configuration tool pane. When you pick Custom from the drop-down selector, you have a choice to open the Source Edit page. This page shows you all of the column headers within the lists that you are consolidating through Cross List. Find the one you want to change and modify it to a name you prefer to see on your list.

Step Action Result
1. Select Custom, and then click on the Source Edit button. The text editor opens and displays the default HTML column heading names. Make changes to Column Header names as needed (as shown in screenshot). hw09014.jpg
2. Press Save and confirm the prompt to save your changes.

Highlights of Cross List

Highlights of Cross List

crosslist.pngCross List combines and presents data associated to a SharePoint List through Lookup columns. Lookup columns allow you to use information from a column in a second list as drop-down values for the lookup column in the parent list. Cross List uses this association to allow you to pick not just the lookup column data, but any column data from the parent list and up to two lookup lists for presentation in a single list view. You can sort the data to target relevant information for your team as well as create a printer friendly view or Microsoft Excel spreadsheet of the list for reporting and analysis. Cross List allows you to choose just the information you need and display the consolidated data into one “joined” view.