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Defining an input field as mandatory and defining the criteria for the manual input

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Hi, I have a list of manual input fields which are supposed to be numeric entries.

1) How do I set the criterion so that this field is mandatory, i.e. if the entry is blank, then an error message or warning shows up?

2) The numeric entry is supposed to be time (in minutes). How do I set the criterion so any entry <0 or >60 will not be accepted?

3) How do I set the criterion that only whole number is accepted, so I don't want anyone to input a decimal place because that would mean seconds. I only care about whole minutes.

Thanks in advance. I am 2 days old with PowerApps. Appreciate the quick help as I have something due tomorrow 😞

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mdevaney 29,991 Moderator on at

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Create a new label to hold an error message. Put this code in the Text property:

”You have an error”

Next put this code in the Visible property of the error label:

IsBlank(TextInput1.Text)=false

And Value(TextInput1.Text) >= 0

And Value(TextInput1.Text) <= 60

And Value(TextInput.Text) = RoundDown(Value(TextInput1.Text))

Now the error message will show when there is a problem with the entry.

Finally, put this code in the DisplayMode property of your submit button to prevent a submission while there is an error present

If(Label_ErrorMessage.Visible=true, DisplayMode.Disabled, DisplayMode.Edit)

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WarrenBelz 156,051 Most Valuable Professional on at

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Hi @Anonymous ,
1. You can do this at the Save function
If( !IsBlank(YourControlName), Notify( "Field xxx is required",NotificaitonType.Error), SubmitForm(YourFormName) )
2. Same principle
If( Value(YourControlName.Text) <1 || Value(YourControlName.Text) >60, Notify( "Field xxx is requires value between 1 and 60",NotificaitonType.Error), SubmitForm(YourFormName) )
3. Same again
If( Mod( Value( YourControlName.Text ),1 )>0, Notify( "Field xxx is requires whole numbers",NotificaitonType.Error), SubmitForm(YourFormName) )

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Hi @Anonymous ,
Just checking if you got the result you were looking for on this thread. Happy to help further if not.

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Hi Warren, I wasn't able to follow it, but a colleague on my team who is better at PowerApps took over my task. I will still like to learn and explore your solution. Thanks.

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