[FR] Parameter Choices 5000 char limit is a problem

[reid-p]

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Problem statement

I'd like to have the choice list exceed the current 5000 character limit to allow for an arbitrary length list of options. I have a use case for the selection of over 1000 options.

Suggested solution

Parameter choices could be saved to another table instead of a comma separated string. Drop down should be searchable by the user. Using something like: https://www.w3schools.com/howto/howto_js_filter_dropdown.asp

Describe alternatives you've considered

Can't find and alternative within the current framework

Examples of other systems

No response

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• [ ] I want to develop this.

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[SchrodingersGat]

@reid-p with that many options, mapping it to another table makes sense. Would you be willing to either implement this, or fund development?

[matmair]

Removing the limit is not an option from a security standpoint.

[reid-p]

@SchrodingersGat I could possibly implement this, but it'd probably take me a while to get up to speed with the code base. Funding the development is also a possibility.

@matmair What's the security implication with having a longer list? Isn't it the same as an array of parts or any other item?

[SchrodingersGat]

Funding the development is also a possibility.

@reid-p I'd be happy to take a look at this, the "fund this issue" button at the top of this issue would be the best way to support it!

[matmair]

Arbitrary length text fields that get parsed (processing of the choices) can be used easily for resource exhaustion or as part of a denial of service attack