Cell Validation

Cell validation is the system’s way of ensuring every entry in a catalogue is recognized, formatted correctly, and compatible with the column type.

It runs automatically as you enter or edit data, providing immediate feedback through warning icons and chip formatting.

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How Validation Works

Each time you enter a value into a cell, the validation engine checks it against the expected data type and known reference lists for that column.

• For condition columns, validation checks that the input matches a recognized option (e.g., valid language codes, region names, or time values). (For supported values, see 2.5)

• For content columns, validation ensures the input type matches the column type, for example:

  • Text values in text columns

  • Linked images in image columns

  • Properly formatted URLs in URL columns

If a value passes validation, it’s automatically formatted as a purple chip (a rounded colored tag). This indicates that the system recognizes the value and will treat it as a valid rule or asset reference during runtime.

If the value does not pass validation, an orange WARNING icon will appear. This indicates the system DID NOT recognize the value and will NOT treat it as a valid rule or asset reference during runtime.

Note: Cell validation is not case-insensitive. (E.g. ENGLISH, english, and English are all recognized as the same value)