Defining Attribute Validation Rules and Default Values

PowerDesigner provides validation and default values for the edit boxes in the Create, Find, ListView, and DetailView forms.

1. Open the attribute property sheet, and click the Standard Checks tab.
2. [optional] Define minimum value and maximum values to control the value range.
3. [optional] Define a default value. A string value must be enclosed in quotes. You can also define the Initial value in the Details tab.
4. [optional] Define a list of values. PowerDesigner will automatically generate a combo box that includes these values.
5. Click OK to return to the model.