asp.net client side validation

[Thrakazog]

I've got a couple APS.NET RequiredFieldValidators on my web page. I also have some custom javascript that raises a confirm message box that prompts for OK/Cancel based on what the user entered. This confirm message box is triggered when the user hits "Save".

My problem is that the confirm message box is showing up before the required fields have been checked for validation. I can have empty fields and the prompt for OK/Cancel still shows up. How can I run the client side validation for my asp.net validators before my javascript? Ideally I would like to run the validation and not show my confirm message if it fails.

Anyone know how I can do this?

Thanks,

 

[BoulderBum]

I believe the validation script runs before submittal, but after the actual button click, so you will probably have to look outside of the button's onclick attribute to make things happen.

The first think I'd investigate is Page.RegisterOnSubmitStatement(), where you make sure you register your confirm script after the validation script registers.

 

[Thrakazog]

Found my answer. You can call Page_ClientValidate(); at any time to validate a page. Then you can use Page_isValid to see the results.

 

[BoulderBum]

Hey, cool. Do you have a reference to where you found that info?