In this lesson we provide Validation Rules which check all data entered into the Member and Dog Tables for the Southern Dog Club. We also look at how Input Masks can be used to assist Users with correct data entry of Phone Numbers, Post Codes, and Member IDs into the Database.
This lesson contains detailed instructions on how to set up Validation Rules, Masks, and Custom Error Messages.
The Step by Step Guide which is available below for this lesson shows exactly what needs to be done.
-Getting the Start Database and Downloads
-List of Validations that are Needed
-Fields Not Blank Validation
-Adding Number Range Validation
-Creating Custom Error Messages
-Remaining Validations to Do
-Date Validations
-Using OR Statements
-Remaining Validations to Do
-Email Address Validation
-Or Statements Revisited
-Input Data Masks Overview
-Masking Member ID Code
-Member ID Mask in Dogs Table
-Masking Dog Rego Number
-Validation of Phone Numbers
-Input Masking Phone Numbers
-Input Mask for Post Code
-Full Testing of Tables Validation
-Input Masks Quick Reference Table
-Saving the Database
-Database Tables Current Status
-Where to Next - The Rest of the Course
-Our MS-Access Beginners Course
-Video Wrap and Outro
Watch the following YouTube Video Tutorial about Input Validations and Masks.
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