Required Field Validator and Drop Down list 1

[xcaliber2222]

Hello,

I know how to implement a RFV for a DDL, but I have 11 drop down lists and 1 TextBox. One of these 12 controls must have a value before submit. Is there any way to insure that the user will have to select one of the 11 drop downs or TextBox? I've tried client side validation using a JavaScript onsubmit function (using Value, SelectedItem.Value, SelectedIndex == 0, etc.). Nothing is working with client-side validation so now I'm thinking the best way to go is with the .NET required field validation, but I cannot seem to be able to figure out how to implement this for any one of the 12 controls.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Alejandro

 

[jmeckley]

a required field validator validates a single control has a value. in your case you want to validate 1 of 12 drop downs has a value or a textbox has a value. for that you want a customfieldvalidator. drop this on the page and then add a handler for server validate event. in this event check the 12 dropdowns and the textbox for a value.

Jason Meckley
Programmer
Specialty Bakers, Inc.

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