Make forced field dependent on choice on another

Peter S

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I've got two custom properties (both dropdowns) in my page type and I'd like to make the second one forced (value must be entered) if a certain value is selected in the first one. Any ideas on how to do this?

#52896

Aug 18, 2011 15:51

Frederik Vig

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Easiest would be to create a custom property that uses both of these custom properties and add the necessary validation logic based on that. Another approach is using FindControl method to find the other property and inject the necessary validation based on the value (could also use PropertySettings for this).

Hope this helps.

Frederik

#52897

Aug 18, 2011 16:33

Peter S

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I need to be able to use them seperately so perhaps the FindControl would be the easiest way to do it then. Thanks!

#52898

Aug 18, 2011 16:35

Frederik Vig

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Here is a post about validation in custom properties: http://world.episerver.com/Blogs/Linus-Ekstrom/Dates/2008/10/Validation-of-property-values/, might be easier for you to hook into the Save page event and add the validation logic there (see http://blog.bigfinger.se/2010/4/26/simple-validation-of-propertyvalues-in-episerver-cms-6.aspx for an example).

Good luck!

Frederik

#52899

Aug 18, 2011 16:44

Peter S

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That save page event was great advice. Thank you!!

#52907

Aug 19, 2011 9:56