Validation information always popping up

[Shari]

I have a value list of class dates. I also have a validation field that calculates if the date is prior to today's date to send a message. The field is blank otherwise. The problem is when I am in the file and want to do other activities, the message appears. I do not want the message to appear until I enter data into the date field. How can I stop the message from appearing when I click on other options?

Thanks,

Shari

[-Queue-]

In the validation calculation, check the 'validate only if field has been modified' box.

[Shari]

If I check that box, then the error message does not display if I choose an earlier date. Which is the reason for the message.

[Ugo DI LUCA]

Without knowing the calc you used in this validation, it would be difficult to know what's happening.

Date>Status(CurrentDate) should work, with or without the box unchecked.

But is it a date field or a text field ?

[Shari]

I changed the calculationto the one you listed, but I am still getting the pop up when I don't want it. I changed from a text to a date and back again, it didn't seem to make a difference.

[Ugo DI LUCA]

So I've double checked it, and the formula should work.

How are your dates entered in this list. Related ?

How many digits ?

There must be something obvious here.

[Shari]

The dates are from a value list from a related file. The format is month/day/4 digit year. The field is empty until a date is picked from the list. This is the problem. If anything in the file is clicked the message appears before you can get to the field.

[Ugo DI LUCA]

Something is wrong dor sure Shari !

See attachment.

You may need to save as clone because of my French settings, then enter some dates in Sharidate.fp5 and select the datefield in the other file.

ForShari.zip

[Shari]

I tried your suggestion and I must be doing something wrong for I cannot get the pop up to stop.