Default Value for Many-to-One Dropdown using $CURRENT_USER

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Summary

This feature request aims to provide a default value for many-to-one dropdown fields using $CURRENT_USER. When creating a new item, the dropdown should automatically pre-select the current user's ID if applicable.

Basic Example

Motivation

Currently, Directus does not have a built-in way to automatically pre-select the current user's ID in many-to-one dropdown fields when creating a new item. This feature would save time and reduce errors in user selection, especially for collections where items are typically associated with the creator.

Detailed Design

The $CURRENT_USER variable should be supported as a default value for many-to-one dropdown fields. When a new item is created, the dropdown field will automatically select the current user's ID if the field is configured to use $CURRENT_USER as its default value.

Requirements List

Must Have:

• Support for $CURRENT_USER as a default value in many-to-one dropdown fields (and others type just save id as string)
• Automatic pre-selection of the current user's ID when creating a new item.

Should Have:

• Fallback to an empty selection or another default value if $CURRENT_USER cannot be determined.

Could Have:

• Compatibility with other role-based special variables.

Drawbacks

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Alternatives

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Adoption Strategy

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Unresolved Questions

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