The SharePoint Custom Column Pack enhances the functionality of the SharePoint lists and includes several new list columns that improve on the standard issue Lookup and Rich Text columns. The Bamboo Selector, Bamboo Linked Selector, Bamboo Rich Text, and Bamboo Visual Indicator columns include common sense enhancements to functionality and usability that any frequent SharePoint user can appreciate.

And now, this entire collection of potent, easy to use custom columns is available in a single bundle -- the SharePoint Custom Column 4-Pack. When you buy the pack, you'll be able to license all of its components with a single key; if you're interested in one column, but aren't sure about the rest, try downloading the free 4-Pack trial, which includes 15-day, fully functional demos for each column type.

Bamboo Selectors

The Bamboo SharePoint Custom Column pack includes two "Selector" columns that allow users to easily and intelligently reference existing data in your SharePoint lists. The Bamboo Selector allows you to reference data from across your Site Collection in a clean, easy-to-navigate Lookup column that filters out duplicate entries and speeds up data entry with find-as-you-type functionality. The Bamboo Linked Selector adds parent-child relationships to your columns, allowing the data entered in one field to determine the options presented in another.

New in release 1.1 is the ability to allow multiple selections to be made by users -- simply select the Allow Multiple Values option, and the front-end UI changes to allow multiple selections to be added or removed from a list -- choose as many as you'd like. If you're using a series of connected Linked Selector fields, each subsequent field will immediately update as you add or remove each selection from the prior one.

Bamboo Rich Text

The Bamboo Rich Text column adds multi-language spell check, automatic Picture Library image uploading, and style support to the functionality of the standard Rich Text column. With full editing capabilities and support for in-line, structured image management, Bamboo Rich Text columns are perfect for storing complex, formatted text data (such as Knowledge Base articles, concept plans, and brainstorming sessions) that can be viewed inside a SharePoint list's Standard View, unlike Document Library data, which is viewed externally.

Bamboo Visual Indicator

The Bamboo Visual Indicator gives you the ability to display incremental progress or any other status in the form of a color-coded bar or a percentage-based progress bar. Visual indicators support floating tooltip information, custom color sets, and display percentage information in both visual and numeric form, enabling you to quickly scan through lengthy SharePoint lists at a glance, while still retaining access to individual list item data.

Visual Indicators are easy to set up -- simply associate one with a choice or percentage column, configure your color settings, and the data in the associated column will be mapped to the Visual Indicator.