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Validating Text Entries When a DataCombo Loses Focus

Validating Text Entries When a DataCombo Loses Focus

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When setting focus to another control, the DataCombo in Sheridan’sData Widgets can be forced to validate the text portion against its listby referencing the DataCombo’s IsItemInList property as follows:

 If Not DataCombo1.IsItemInList Then 'Check if item is in list MsgBox "Invalid Data Entered" 'If not, display an error 'then do some additional processing End If
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