I want to make another classification column required when a date is not entered

Answer¶

You can achieve this as follows.

1. Set Range for the date column in the Date Column Filter Mode Selection
2. On the "General" tab of Control by Status, make the classification column Input Required, and on the Conditions tab select "Not set" for the date column
3. In the Editor, check Auto post back in the advanced settings of the date column

Overview¶

When you want to control "input required" by a condition, such as "I want to make Classification A required when Date A is not entered", you can achieve this with Control by Status and Auto post back. When you want the condition to be that a Date column is not entered, select "Not set" for the date column on the Conditions tab.

Operation Procedure¶

1. From Manage Table - the Filter tab, select "Date A" and click the "Advanced Settings" button. In the advanced settings dialog, set "Mode selection" to "Default".

   

2. On the Manage Table - Control by Status tab, register the control with the following content.

   1. Open the General tab, select "Classification A" in "Column control", and click the Input Required button.

      

   2. Open the Conditions tab, add Date A, and check "Not set" as the condition.

      

3. On the Manage Table - Editor tab, enable Classification A and Date A, and check Auto post back in the advanced settings of Date A.

   

Behaviour After the Settings¶

• When Date A is not entered, Classification A is required

  

• When you enter a value in Date A, the requirement on Classification A is released

  

Related Information¶

• Filter: Date Column Filter Mode Selection
• FAQ: How to set a Range for Numerical value or Date conditions in the Conditions tab of processes
• Advanced Operation: Process and Control by Status
• Column Advanced Settings: Input Required
• Table Function: Record Editor Screen
• Column Advanced Settings: Auto post back
• Date
• Manage Table
• Advanced Operation: Link