How to validate select box input in Laravel4

Question

Currently when I want to validate a select box I need to include all the values within the validation field.

public static $rules = array(
    'type' => array('required', 'in:a,b,c,d')
);

Is there a best practise way to do this using an array?

For example: I have a long list of country names and want to include this as the validation list. The hacky way of doing this would be something along the lines of:

public static $rules = array(
    'type' => array('required', 'in:'.implode(',', $countries))
);

Thanks

Just thinking about this - I could use a custom validation rule and add the array name as the parameter? — eski009
– eski009, Commented Jun 21, 2013 at 13:21

Rob Gordijn · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-21 13:59:03Z

3

A custom is possible, but a exist-rule can also do the job. More details on http://laravel.com/docs/validation#rule-exists

answered Jun 21, 2013 at 13:59

Rob Gordijn

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eski009 Over a year ago

Thanks. That only helps if we're using data from a database though

Rob Gordijn Over a year ago

well, custom validation it is ;)

Clem · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-06 03:17:26Z

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Create a select menu with an array like so:

$types = [ ''    => 'select a type',
          'one'  => 'type one',
          'a'    => 'type a' ];

And rules for validation like so:

$rules = ['type' => 'required'];

As the first key of $types is an empty string. Will output like this:

 <option value=''>select a type</option>

On validation the required rule will fail validation.

Assuming all options in the select menu are valid options.

answered Nov 6, 2013 at 3:17

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