Conditions

Conditions determine if and when a rule or part of a rule executes. Use conditions to validate the content of a view or form, check if a control contains a specific value, or if a view or form is in error before executing the rule action. You can also configure advanced conditions using data from a SmartObject and comparison operators. You choose your conditions from the Conditions tab. Items that are underlined are configured and items that have a dotted line still need configuration.

Use the table below to learn more about rule conditions.

Type	Rule Definition	Example
Simple Comparisons	A control contains a value	Ensure a field is not blank, such as if Region drop-down list is populated, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control contains a specific value	If the Status field is Online then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control does not contain a value	Execute a rule if a field is blank, such as set the Marital Status field to Single if the field is blank.
Simple Comparisons	A control does not contain a specific value	Execute a rule if a field is not a specific value, such as when Region does not equal USA, then load Territories
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View contains a value	Ensure a field on a view is not blank, such as if Region drop-down list is populated then execute the Save method. See Also How To: Add and View Workflow Attachments
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View does not contain a value	Execute a rule if a field on a view is blank, such as set the Marital Status field to Single if the field is blank.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View contains a specific value	If the Status field on a view is Online then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View does not contain a specific value	Execute a rule if a field on a view is not a specific value, such as when Region does not equal USA, then load Territories
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subview contains a value	Ensure a field in a subview is not blank, such as if Region drop-down list is populated, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subview does not contain a value	Execute a rule if a field in a subview is blank, such as set the Marital Status field to Single if the field is blank.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subview contains a specific value	If the Status field in a subview is Online, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subview does not contain a specific value	Execute a rule if a field in a subview is not a specific value, such as when Region does not equal USA, then load Territories
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View on a subform contains a value	Ensure a field in a view on a subform is, not blank, such as if Region drop-down list is populated then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View on a subform does not contain a value	Execute a rule if a field in a view on a subform is blank, such as set the Marital Status field to Single if the field is blank.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View on a subform contains a specific value	If the Status field in a view on a subform is Online, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a View on a subform does not contain a specific value	Execute a rule if a field in a view on a subform is not a specific value, such as when Region does not equal USA, then load Territories
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subform contains a value	Ensure a field in a subform is not blank, such as if Region drop-down list is populated, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subform does not contain a value	Execute a rule if a field on a subform is blank, such as set the Marital Status field to Single if the field is blank.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subform contains a specific value	If the Status field on a subform is Online, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on a subform does not contain a specific value	Execute a rule if a field on a subform is not a specific value, such as when Region does not equal USA, then load Territories
Simple Comparisons	A control on this Form contains a value	Ensure a field in a form is not blank, such as if Region drop-down list is populated, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on this Form does not contain a value	Execute a rule if a field on a form is blank, such as set the Marital Status field to Single if the field is blank.
Simple Comparisons	A control on this Form contains a specific value	If the Status field on a form is Online, then execute the Save method.
Simple Comparisons	A control on this Form does not contain a specific value	Execute a rule if a field on the current form is not a specific value, such as when Region does not equal USA, then load Territories
Parameter Conditions	A Form parameter has been specified	Execute a rule if a form parameter is not blank, such as if SerialNo is specified, then execute the Create method.
Parameter Conditions	A Form parameter has not been specified	Execute a rule if a form parameter is blank, such as if SerialNo is not specified, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A Form parameter has a specific value	Execute a rule if a form parameter has a specific value, such as if Number is 1000, then transfer the value to another control.
Parameter Conditions	A Form parameter does not have a specific value	Execute a rule if a form parameter is not a specific value, such as if Number is not 1000, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A subform parameter has been specified	Execute a rule if a subform parameter is not blank, such as if SerialNo is specified, then execute the Create method.
Parameter Conditions	A subform parameter has not been specified	Execute a rule if a subform parameter is blank, such as if SerialNo is not specified, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A subform parameter has a specific value	Execute a rule if a subform parameter has a specific value, such as if Number is 1000, then transfer the value to another control.
Parameter Conditions	A subform parameter does not have a specific value	Execute a rule if a subform parameter is not a specific value, such as if Number is not 1000, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A subview parameter has been specified	Execute a rule if a subview parameter is not blank, such as if SerialNo is specified, then execute the Create method.
Parameter Conditions	A subview parameter has not been specified	Execute a rule if a subview parameter is blank, such as if SerialNo is not specified, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A subview parameter has a specific value	Execute a rule if a subview parameter has a specific value, such as if Number is 1000, then transfer the value to another control.
Parameter Conditions	A subview parameter does not have a specific value	Execute a rule if a subview parameter is not a specific value, such as if Number is not 1000, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter has been specified	Execute a rule if a view parameter is not blank, such as if SerialNo is specified, then execute the Create method.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter has not been specified	Execute a rule if a view parameter is blank, such as if SerialNo is not specified, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter has a specific value	Execute a rule if a view parameter has a specific value, such as if Number is 1000, then transfer the value to another control.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter does not have a specific value	Execute a rule if a view parameter is not a specific value, such as if Number is not 1000, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter on a subform has not been specified	Execute a rule if a view parameter on a subform is blank, such as if SerialNo is not specified, then show a message.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter on a subform has been specified	Execute a rule if a view parameter on a subform is not blank, such as if SerialNo is specified, then execute the Create method.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter on a subform has a specific value	Execute a rule if a view parameter on a subform has a specific value, such as if Number is 1000, then transfer the value to another control.
Parameter Conditions	A View parameter on a subform does not have a specific value	Execute a rule if a view parameter on a subform is not a specific value, such as if Number is not 1000, then show a message.
Validation Conditions	The Form passes validation	Check if all required fields on the form pass validation, then execute the Create or Save method. See Also How To: Use Regular Expressions to Validate Control Values Control Validation How To: Create a Form where you can enter data in a “header/detail” or “primary/line items” style
Validation Conditions	The View passes validation	Check if all required fields on the view pass validation, then execute the Create or Save method. See Also How To: Use Regular Expressions to Validate Control Values Control Validation
Custom Conditions	An advanced condition is true	Advanced conditions use data and comparison operators such as: Equals or Not Equals Greater Than or Less Than Greater Than Equals or Less Than Equals Contains, Starts With or Ends With Is Empty or Is Not Empty See Also Configure Advanced Filter Conditions How To: Automatically Refresh Data on a View with a Timer Control How To: Configure an editable list view with required fields and rows How To: Create a Mobile Form with a Barcode Control Configure a Custom Error Rule Configure For Each Looping Conditions Configure the Get Confirmation from User Action Configure Mode Conditions
Logical Conditions	Else	Use this condition with Custom/Advanced Conditions. See Also How To: Configure an editable list view with required fields and rows Configure a Custom Error Rule Configure the Get Confirmation from User Action Configure the Navigate To Another Form Action Configure the Set a Control's Properties Action
Error Handling	Error occurred	Check if an error has happened. See Also Configure a Custom Error Rule
Workflow Condition	a Workflow Activity is specified	If workflow activity is Manager Approval, then open the Manager Approval worklist item. See Also How To: Add and View Workflow Attachments How To: Manually Integrate a SmartForm with a Workflow
Workflow Condition	a Workflow Activity on a subview is specified	If workflow activity on a subview is Manager Approval, then open the Manager Approval worklist item.
Workflow Condition	a Workflow Activity on a subform is specified	If workflow activity on a subform is Manager Approval, then open the Manager Approval worklist item.
Workflow Condition	a Workflow Activity on a View is specified	If workflow activity on a view is Manager Approval, then open the Manager Approval worklist item.
Workflow Condition	a Workflow Activity on a View on a subform is specified	If workflow activity on a view on a subform is Manager Approval, then open the Manager Approval worklist item.
For-Each Looping	For each item in a List View	Save all rows that were added in the Student List view to the Registered SmartObject. See Also Configure For Each Looping Conditions
For-Each Looping	For each item in a subview	Save all rows that were added in the Student List subview to the Registered SmartObject. See Also Configure For Each Looping Conditions
For-Each Looping	For each item in a List View on a subform	Save all rows that were added in the Student List view on a subform to the Registered SmartObject. See Also Configure For Each Looping Conditions
For-Each Looping	For each item in a list control on a View	Save all items that were checked in the Student List control on a view to the Registered SmartObject. See Also Configure For Each Looping Conditions How To: Configure the Picker control to display a list of employees using a security provider
For-Each Looping	For each item in a list control on a subview	Save all items that were checked in the Student List control on a subview to the Registered SmartObject. See Also Configure For Each Looping Conditions
For-Each Looping	For each item in a list control on a View in a subform	Save all items that were checked in the Student List control on a view in as subform to the Registered SmartObject. See Also Configure For Each Looping Conditions
Mode	If the View is in a certain mode	If the Submit Leave view is Normal, then execute the Save method. See Also Configure Mode Conditions
Mode	If a View on the Form is in a certain mode	If the Submit Leave view on a form is Offline, then show a message. See Also Configure Mode Conditions
Mode	If the Form is in a certain mode	If the Submit Leave form is Offline, then show a message. See Also Configure Mode Conditions
Mode	If a subview is in a certain mode	If the Submit Leave subview is Normal, then execute the Save method. See Also Configure Mode Conditions
Mode	If a subform is in a certain mode	If the Submit Leave subform is Normal, then execute the Save method. See Also Configure Mode Conditions
Mode	If a View on a subform is in a certain mode	If the Submit Leave view on a subform is Normal, then execute the Save method. See Also Configure Mode Conditions