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September 19, 2019
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Don't let a file save unless all requried areas are filled out

  • September 19, 2019
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I am trying to set up a form that will not allow the user to save it unless all the required areas are filled out. I can use the On Blur or Focus triggers etc. for individual warnings. the issue is that will not prevent someone from saving the form half filled out. Is there any way to tie all the blocks tagged as required to the saving of the form?

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    Inspiring
    September 20, 2019

    If one puts a read only visible field on the top of each page, then a script could be added to the "Will Save" action to validate all the required field have been completed and if completed, then hide the visible field on the top of each page.

    Inspiring
    September 19, 2019

    There is no way to stop "saving" or "printing" once the button has or menu item has been selected. You can add some scripting to execute before the "save" or "print" but you cannot stop it. You can use field to indicate the form in incomplete and hide that form field when the form has been completed.

     

    It is not reasonable to prevent someone from saving a work in process. Why should you force someone to start over on a form if they are interupted by a meeting, phone call, emergency, or are saving in case of a system crash. But that is just my opinion.

    Techcon66Author
    Participating Frequently
    September 20, 2019
    Thanks for the input. The saving issue. I have persons submitting an incomplete form. The form is downloaded, filled out and sent in. The issue is they submit forms that have key sections left blank. Of course the ideal situation is the form hosted on a web platform and then it would refuse to aceept "submit" without all key/required areas filled in. I do not have those resources available.