Samples – Input Validation

Validation Configuration

Switch On Validation

Validation Options

Validation Summary: On Off

Initiate Validation: On Exit On Page Submit

Focus After Validation: Same Control Next Control

DateInputBox

TimeInputBox

TimeSpanInputBox

Usage Hints

Select the Switch On Validation checkbox to turn on validation checking.
Select the Validation Options checkboxes according to how and when you want the validation checking to be performed.
Enter values in the input boxes and click Submit to view how the different validation options work.

Sample Description

The input box validators are:

the DateInputBoxValidator
the TimeInputBoxValidator
the TimeSpanInputBoxValidator

These validators are all inherited from the ASP.NET BaseValidator class and are specifically designed to check the validity of the user input; an error message is displayed if the input is deemed to be invalid.

Sample Details

These validators were designed because:

the DateInputBox, TimeInputBox and TimeSpanInputBox controls require a method to assess whether user input is valid
it is best practice to inform the user where any errors have occurred and preferably give guidance on how to correct these errors

Associated Design Guidance and Controls

Design Guidance	Controls
Date Input and Display	DateInputBox
Time Input and Display	TimeInputBox
	TimeSpanInputBox