I have a model class with [MetadataType(typeof(ThisEntityMetaData))] and [Bind(...)] annotations. I need to validate post back combined property values and a route parameter(viewType). The viewType is not a property of the entity class. So far I can only do this validation in [post] of the action. I'd like to do this validation in the entity class or the ThisEntityMetaData class. How can I do that? Thanks.
[HttpPost]
[ActionName("Create")]
[AcceptParameter(Name = "Save", Value = "Save")]
[ValidateInput(false)]
public ActionResult Create(int id, thisViewModel newViewModel,
string cancel, enumViewType viewType)
{
/* code omitted */
switch(viewType)
{
case enumViewType.OutAndNoReturn:
case enumViewType.OutAndReturn:
if(!thisEntity.Source.HasValue || !thisEntity.Reason.HasValue)
ViewData["Message"] = "Source, Reason are required.";
break;
case enumViewType.DirectOut:
case enumViewType.IndirectOut:
if ((!thisEntity.Source.HasValue || !thisEntity.Reason.HasValue ||
!thisEntity.Desired.HasValue))
{
thisEntity.ShowOutBlock = true;
ViewData["Message"] = "Source, Reason, Desired are required.";
return View(thisEntity);
}
break;
}
/* code omitted */
}