How do fields get mapped from InfoPath to a Lists tool?

When an InfoPath forms template solution is imported into a SharePoint Workspace Lists tool, field types are mapped to types supported in the Lists tool. Several field types are available for referencing in a list view.

The following table lists how InfoPath field types are mapped when imported into a Lists tool, and which field types are available for referencing as list view columns.

InfoPath field type	Lists tool field type	Available in list view
Text	Text	Yes
Combo Box	Text	Yes
Date Picker	DateTime	Yes
Date and Time Picker	DateTime	Yes
Rich Text	RichText	Yes
Check Box	Boolean	Yes
Drop-Down List Box	Text	Yes
Option Button	Text	Yes
List Box	Text	Yes
Multiple Selection	XML	No
Bulleted List	XML	No
Numbered List	XML	No
Plain List	XML	No
File Attachment	Base64Encoded	No*
Picture	Base64Encoded	No
Ink Picture	Base64Encoded	No
Hyperlink	XML	No

*Although File Attachment fields are not available to list in views, you can add a column to display a file attachment icon for items that contain a file attachment. For details, see Setting list view properties.