HI,
I have created various content types in my web site. I am very strict about using content types becasue i can add them and remove them from lists and all fields are transfered with them.
I have a content type with many fields, some are Hidden, some are calculated, some are just normal. Due to a problem i had, i created a new list, enabled the managerment of content types and added the same old content type to the list.
To my surprise, none of the hidden columns were added to the list with the content type.
I made various tests, unhid the column then added to a list (It appears perfectly). so my only conclusion is: Hidden fields do not transfer with content types from list to list.
Now, can anyone tell me this is the intended behavior? and if yes, what is the point of Content types?!!!
I have hidden fields and they should transfer. Just because a field is hidden from end users, doesnt mean the field shouldnt transfer with a content type from list to list!! I mean this is why we create them and painstakingly stick to using ContentTypes in the first place no?!
My only solution until now, is to un-hide all fields in the site Content type, add the CT to a new list and then rehide them!!
My GOD.