Verifies that a record in a buffer object complies with mandatory field and unique index definitions. The BUFFER-VALIDATE() method corresponds to the VALIDATE statement.

Return type: LOGICAL

Applies to: Buffer object handle

Syntax

BUFFER-VALIDATE ( )

If a field or table has been modified, this method causes a WRITE event and executes all related WRITE triggers.

If successful, this method returns TRUE. Otherwise, it returns FALSE.

If the validation fails on a newly-created record, this method returns FALSE and raises the ERROR condition. The record is not released and the lock status remains the same as before the BUFFER-VALIDATE().

Note: The BUFFER-VALIDATE() method cannot be used together with other assignments in a single ASSIGN statement.