Options for different errors with Validators

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I've been reading for hours on different ways to get different error messages produced when validating a single control, but unfortunately I haven't stumbled upon anything that really suites what I need. I would be more than happy to modify the errormessage clientside via javascript, but some of my controls require two checks against the database, so I have to check the validity server-side. If I have to, I will stick to a single generic message. I'd really prefer not to, though.

So let's say that you had to have multiple required server-side checks going on and wanted to be able to display a different error message depending on what you find after processing. What would your decision be?

My options so far are:

1) Just go with a generic message.

2) Remove the ValidateSummary/Validators and implement my own checks when submit is clicked.

If anyone else has a suggestion, I would love to hear it.

I have this case and I've dumped the ValidationSummary and build my own .. — Akram Shahda
– Akram Shahda, Commented Apr 17, 2011 at 0:01
I just hate to do it... Already set up all of my validators. You'd think that there would be a more simple way to modify errors or perform multiple validations using the provided... — Alec Sanger
– Alec Sanger, Commented Apr 17, 2011 at 0:03
wow... I don't know why I was thinking I had to remove both. That works for me. Thanks! — Alec Sanger
– Alec Sanger, Commented Apr 17, 2011 at 0:13

liron · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-17 08:15:54Z

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You can use custom validator and iImplemente the "OnServerValidate" event...

This event will be in the server side, so you will be able to access db or whatever you need on the server...

answered Apr 17, 2011 at 8:15

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Alec Sanger Over a year ago

But the ErrorMessage is all handled client-side, and it's not easily accessible through server-side code.

liron Over a year ago

The ErrorMessage handled automaticlly in the client by the .net when you implement this event.

Alec Sanger Over a year ago

right, but I think you're missing my original predicament. I needed to find a way to produce different errormessages based on server-side logic.

Alec Sanger · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-17 21:24:31Z

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I wish Akram had posted his solution as an answer rather than a comment so he could get credit. Simply removing the summary control and building my own solved my problem.

"Keep your validators .. Just dump the summary. – Akram Shahda Apr 17 at 0:05"

answered May 17, 2011 at 21:24

Alec Sanger

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