Where are databindings stored ? Are they writeable?

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[ OK, I’m stretching the definition of a bug … maybe it’s a documentation bug. ]

Where are the databindings stored ?
I’d like to be able to find them so I can convert my personal “verification” library for form input to LCC with databindings. I think the right place to store any verifications (e,g. “is required”, “is an email”, etc.) is with the collection - and therefore I need access to the databindings to figure out which checks shoule be applied to which input controls on. the form).

Even better, are they writeable ?
If they are, i can do my own auto-binding by name, and save asking Livecode Ltd for that feature :slight_smile:

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Hi @alex, If it’s the library you’re referring to we plan to add custom validation of fields as a future feature.

You could try looking at the current datastore actions that we have in the actions editor and use the “script” button to view the generated script to get a better understanding but unfortunately our documentation on this is very limited at the moment. This feature is in a state of heavy change right now and we are currently in the process of implementing a load more actions to interact with the datastore so you can expect some documentation in the not too distant future. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Thanks Adam.
Unfortunately, the actions available in the workflow editor re. datastore are very limited.

In particular, it allows deleting, creating (empty) or creating with data - but not updating a particular record.

I’m past the age where I will waste my time guessing what functions might be able to be called, what parameters, etc. in the absence of documentation.

I guess I’ll be back in a few weeks or months when documentation exists and/or DP10 is out.

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I was wrestling with the AI this morning to try to get you some docs, hopefully be able to post them this evening when I can get back to it.

I know it’s been a long road. There is light at the end of the tunnel now though. DP10 is expected next week. We’re on the home stretch now, there will be very regular DPs as we merge in the remaining feature set and bring stability up.

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You can now find this documentation here