If x is not empty, y can't be empty either

[hcmbrbj]

Another newbie question, please. If Field x has data entered into it by the operator, y needs to have data entered also and vice versa. How can I put a warning dialog in so if the operator enters data in x but not y they get a warning before they can proceed?

[MetaSys Software]

Using OnRecordCommit script trigger, check which field has value and show warning accordingly.

[hcmbrbj]

I'm a newbie and haven't dealt with Script Triggers. But, wouldn't OnObjectExit be more appropriate?

[corn]

No, because as soon as you leave X you'll be prompted with the warning before you've had a chance to enter a value in Y.

[hcmbrbj]

You're absolutely correct as I discovered trying it. I will have to write a script to trigger a dialog if one or the other is empty but not if both are completed, right?

[comment]

If you need to ensure data integrity, use field validation first and foremost.

Then you may add a script trigger to protect the user from Filemaker's annoying validation error message.