Validation Data
A Validation Data object is used when validating a network and, if your system is set up to do so, when you commit your changes to the database.
Validation Data objects contain a set of rules that are used during the validation process.
Different validation data objects are used for Collection, Distribution and Asset networks. Any number of validation data objects can be created, allowing different validation settings for different networks, or for different types of data checking.
A validation object can be set as the default validation object for a particular network via the Default Validation Rules Dialog. The default validation object will automatically be opened when the network is opened.
A validation object can also be set as the validation object to be used during a commit operation via the Pre-commit Validations Dialog.
A newly created validation item contains default rules and settings. To view or edit the validation settings before using the item, right click on the item and select from the popup menu, or drag the item into the main window. The rules and settings will be displayed in the Validation Editor.
The default validation rules can be:
- switched on or off
- have their parameters adjusted
- have their priority level changed
User defined validation rules using statements with SQL type syntax can also be created.
See the Validating Networks topic for instructions on applying validation on part or all of your network, and Committing Your Changes for information about how to validate the network during a commit operation.
