How to replace string entry with dropdown in FName / TMap using detail customization?

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We’re struggling with learning Slate, the documentation not being very intuitive to work with.

What we want to do is replace FName’s text entry in the details customization to instead a dropdown, with the dropdown filled with a list of options.

Beyond the FName, we want to tinker with the TMap presentation, but we’re struggling to find where it is in the source code…

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Essentially, what I want to create is something ala the below. Not exactly, but is a decent start for how I want it.

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I realized that it’s prohibitively large to make a dropdown list under most circumstances. Just my regular testing showed somewhere around 72k FNames being active. However, I’ve been able to create my FName detail customization at a basic level.

Its function is simple:

  • If the FName already exists, a == is placed next to the field.
  • If the FName does not exist, a != is placed next to the field.
  • If the FName did not exist before being saved, a ++ is placed next to the field.

Unfortunately, I’ve discovered that there is an interaction with TMaps that is undesired. The TMap detail customization overrides mine. I can use the above FName customization with single or array variables, but not with TMaps.

If anyone wants to give it a bash, I’ve included the module here.