Field Validation Settings

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Introduction

This command defines validation rules for each attribute field to ensure that any data entered matches a list of allowable inputs (a validated list).

During editing and review of data attached to objects, invalid inputs will be highlighted and users will be able to edit the field/s via list selection instead of having to type in a matching value.

A Field Validator contains the list of Fields and the associated list of allowable inputs.  The Field Validation process includes the naming of Fields and then the addition of allowable inputs for that Field Name. 

Note: When applying a Field Validation List to a Field in a Data Table, the Field Name in the Validator must exactly match the Field Name in the Data Table in order to apply.

Details

Upon selecting the command the following form is displayed:

Validator	Name of the Validator selected for editing.  Use the picklist to select any Validator to edit.
Add Validator	Add a new Validator OK Adds the validator Cancel Exit without applying
Delete Validator	Delete the currently selected Validator.
Fields	Set up the Field Names and associated inputs
[Field List]	List of Field names.  Select a Field for editing the Details (list of inputs) and to delete the Field
Add Field	Add a new Field.  A form will display to type in a new Field name.
Delete Field	Delete the currently selected Field
Details	Set up the allowable inputs for the Field
[List of Inputs]	Lists each allowable (validated) input for the field
Add Allowable Value	Add a new List item.  At the prompt, type in a value for the list item.
Delete Allowed Value	Delete the selected List item
Field can be empty	Tick on to allow a blank input for the field
Save Validator	Save and apply the validation rules defined or modified for a selected field
OK	Commits all current changes made to the validation rules and closes the window
Cancel	Discards any unsaved changes made during the session