Validation Rule Conditions

Validation rule conditions are defined as follows:

If <condition attribute> <condition operator> (<condition value>) is true then apply the validation rule.

To a manage validation rule’s conditions, select the Conditions page on the Manage Rule editor’s Page Bar. The Conditions page will open.

Manage a Validation Rule's Conditions

The configuration options on the Condition page are:

Configuration Option

Required or Optional

Definition

Any Conditions Valid

Optional

Indicates that all the conditions listed must be met for the rule to be applied.

All Conditions Valid

Optional

Indicates that if any of the conditions listed are met, the rule will be applied.

Attribute

Required

The <attribute> used to define the condition.

Operator

Required

The <operator> used to define the condition.

Value

Required for some Operators

The <value> used to define the condition.

To create a condition, select the plus icon to the right of the condition. Edit the condition’s configuration options, then click the plus icon on the condition below the condition you are creating. The condition you are creating will be added to the list of conditions.

To edit a condition, click the pencil icon to the right of the condition.

To delete a condition, click the garbage can icon to the right of the condition.

When you are finished editing the validation rule’s conditions, click the Next button on the bottom of the Conditions page. Note that any changes you make will not be saved until you click the Apply button on the Attributes page.