How do I define optional entry fields as being mandatory?
Go into File>System Configuration>Required Fields. Select the Table Name from the drop-down list. In the next field select the field - within the above table - that will be subject to the mandatory entry. Finally enter a brief description into ‘Display Field Name’. This description will be returned to the User whenever the (now mandatory) field does not contain an entry
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