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This Extension template adds functionality to a Procedure template by enforcing data dictionary-defined control value validation. It also lets you specify controls to exclude from validation.

The prompts for this template are accessible through the **Procedure Properties** dialog of a template which includes this extension. A **Record Validation** group box appears in the dialog of the procedure template.

**Validate when the control is Accepted**

Specifies that validity checking occurs when the control generates an EVENT:Accepted, which occurs when the end user completes or moves the focus from the field.

**Validate during NonStop Select**

Specifies that validity checking occurs when any control value changes if the window is in AcceptAll (Non-Stop) mode and has focus.

**Color Fields rather than Selection**

Check this box to change the column or prompt color when an invalid entry occurs.

**Field Color when Invalid**

Press the ellipsis button (') to select a color to apply to the column when an invalid entry occurs.

**Prompt Color when Invalid**

Press the ellipsis button (') to select a color to apply to prompt when an invalid entry occurs.

**Show Message when fields are Invalid**

Check this box to display a text message when an entry is invalid.

**Message to Display**

Specify the text for the message to display when an entry is invalid.

**Control to place Message in**

Select from the drop down list, the control that will display the invalid entry message.

**Do Not Validate**

Opens the Do Not Validate dialog, which lets you select fields from a drop down list. The fields you choose will be excluded from validity checks.