User Manual
Input Validation
Validate inputs in layout
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This is used for checking the input in layout is valid or not.
Parameters: Screen Item
Output: Boolean (True/False)
Sample code:
Using one if-else condition to check inputs.
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When the input is valid, the output:
When the input is not valid, the output:
