A data value will be calculated and displayed through an attached script. Users can edit the value if the calculation script has been written to accept the input. If a user does edit the calculated value, the custom message you specify in the Override Message box appears.
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Sets an initial value for the field. The value is formatted according to the option selected in the Select Type list in the Patterns dialog box, but must conform to the value in the short date or time format according to the locale specified for the field. See Date formats and Time formats to learn more about short dates and times. If the data is bound and a data pattern has been specified, the value must match the data pattern specified in the Binding tab. See To specify a default value.
Sets a validation pattern for validating user input. The pattern must match the syntax of the user input and be compatible with the data format selected on the Binding tab. For example, if the data format is set to Date, the pattern must represent a date value. See To validate user input.
Sets a custom message to display when a raw value does not match the validation pattern. By default, this situation causes a programming error to be generated at run time. To generate a warning instead, deselect the Error option. See To validate user input.
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Dynamic properties are identified by active labels that have a green underline that you can click to dynamically bind the property to a data source. To turn active labels on and off, use the Show Dynamic Properties command in the Object palette menu. See To dynamically populate a validation pattern message.
  
Sets a custom message to display when an attached validation script detects an unacceptable value. By default, this situation causes a programming error to be generated at run time. To generate a warning instead, deselect the Error option. See To validate user input.
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This option is not available when the Type option is set to Calculated – Read Only or Read Only. Validation Script Message is a dynamic property. Dynamic properties are identified by active labels that have a green underline that you can click to dynamically bind the property to a data source. To turn active labels on and off, use the Show Dynamic Properties command in the Object palette menu. See To dynamically populate a validation script message.
  
Sets the following run-time property for the object. When you select a run-time property, the actual value corresponding to the option is inserted dynamically when the form is rendered.
See also  

Date/time field properties in the Value tab