Validation

Two types of validation checks are performed in P5: real time and post-data collection. Real time validation occurs when values are entered while a Session is open for data entry. Post-data collection validation can be performed in both Record and Session Management by user request, and is always performed when a Session is submitted to PTAGIS.

 

Real-time Validation

 

By default P5 performs the following real-time validation checks during data entry:

 

•Before a record can be Accepted, there must be a value in the PIT Tag, SRR Code, and Event Type fields.

•Duplicate records within the open Session based on PIT Tag and Event Type.

•PIT Tags are checked against the PTAGIS tag mask validation codes

 

Some real-time validation settings can be changed by the user in the Profile.

•Tag Mask Validation controls whether tag codes scanned or entered during data entry are checked against the PTAGIS tag mask validation codes.

•Handle Duplicates controls what P5 will do when duplicate records are encountered.

•Validation Constraints can be added to ensure that the Length and/or Weight values and/or Condition Factor are within specified bounds.

 

Post-data Collection Validation

 

Validation of a Session can be initiated manually in both Record Management and Session Management, and it runs automatically whenever a Session is submitted to PTAGIS. If any validation errors exist, the Session cannot be uploaded to PTAGIS until they are corrected. Post-data collection validation checks that all required fields have been completed, that date values are within expected ranges, warns if any records exist that fail Validation Constraints, and runs any Custom Validation routines that are enabled.