want to create a drop down list where the info varies based from previous
input. For example I have a cylinder that varies in bore size, i select that
size from a drop down using validation. Next I need to select rod size from
a drop down, the problem is the rod sized vary depending on the bore of the
cylinder.

You want to use dependent drop down lists. See this for an idea:

http://contextures.com/xlDataVal02.html

Biff

"georgejl" wrote in message
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want to create a drop down list where the info varies based from previous
input. For example I have a cylinder that varies in bore size, i select
that
size from a drop down using validation. Next I need to select rod size
from
a drop down, the problem is the rod sized vary depending on the bore of
the
cylinder.