Customizing the error message

When you define a validation rule, PowerBuilder automatically
creates the error message that displays by default when users enter
an invalid value:

'Item ~'' + @<span>Col</span> + '~' does not pass validation test.'

1	'Item ~'' + @<span>Col</span> + '~' does not pass validation test.'

You can edit the string expression to create a custom error
message.

Different syntax in the DataWindow painter

If you are working in the DataWindow painter, you can enter a string expression
for the message, but you do not use the @ sign for placeholders.
For example, this is the default message:

'Item ~'' + <span>ColumnName</span> + '~' does not pass validation test.'

1	'Item ~'' + <span>ColumnName</span> + '~' does not pass validation test.'

A validation rule for the Salary column in the Employee table
might have the following custom error message associated with it:

Please enter a salary greater than $10,000.

1	Please enter a salary greater than $10,000.

If users enter a salary less than or equal to $10,000,
the custom error message displays.

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Powerbuilder Documentation 12.5

August 9, 2023

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