If statement for custom validator

[boatdrinks]

I am using a custom validator to check the value of a drop-down. if the value = something, then I want the textbox next to it to require a string of 8 characters.

Here is my function

Sub validatebarcode(source as Object, value as ServerValidateEventArgs)

If inserthardware.selecteditem.value="something" Then
'a string of 8 characters is required for textbox1

end if
End sub

I don't know how to write this code the then statement.

 

[Veep]

Handle it in the Server Validate event. VB should go something like this. I use C# so take it with a grain of salt.

Private Sub CustomValidator1_ServerValidate(ByVal source As Object, _
& ByVal args As ServerValidateEventArgs)
Handles CustomValidator1.ServerValidate
If args.Value.ToString() = "Something" Then
   args.IsValid = false
else
   args.IsValid = true
end if
End Sub