required field

[goldwhispers]

Hi

I am new to Powerbuilder, i am using 6.5. On this form i need to change, i have to implement a required field on a form. The way i am assuming one does this is right click on the text box, in the edit section select required, then rebuild the libary file and replace?

i have done this but the field still does not expect a value, if i leave it blank it allows it, does anyone know what i am doing wrong?

tia

 

[aschi666]

Hi

I assume by "field on a form" you still mean a column in a datawindow - object in a datawindow-control on a form.

What do you want to "replace" after rebuilding?

In the DataWindow-Painter, is "DisplayOnly" checked? What does "Limit" say?



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[goldwhispers]

replace the old library file yes?

limit = 0
display only is not checked

 

[aschi666]

What about "Empty String is Null"? If that's checked, zero-length entries would validate. Btw.: are there any validation rules in your DataWindow?

What is an "old" library file? Why do you need to replace it?
PBLs are used in Targets which are part of a Workspace. So where do you take it from and where to you put it for "replacement"?

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[goldwhispers]

yes i take it from a different source to where i put it, i understand the concept of what you saying but i am using new libary files..
that replace the old, you know copy in explorer and paste?(this is after i have rebuilt it)


empty string is null is not checked, where do i find the validations if there are any?

 

[aschi666]

maybe you should rebuild the whole app instead of just the individual library.

column validation rules are set up in the datawindow-painter, in the lower part of it there should be a "Column Specification" - strip.

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