Level 122
max digits rule says
The integer under validation must have a maximum length of value.
The INTEGER. 7.5 is not an integer.
Jun 4, 2024
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Level 1
Validation of numeric max_digits interfere with decimals
Having trouble with this validation and decimal numbers
request()->validate([
'hours'=>['numeric','max:24.00','max_digits:4'],
]);
if the user enters 7.5 the validation fails with:
The hours field must not have more than 4 digits.
Clearly 7.5 does not have more than 4 digits and the dd() indicates
"hours" => "7.5"
Level 12
@catalyph Use decimal rule. https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/validation#rule-decimal
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Level 1
You can use regex for this
request()->validate([ 'hours' => ['numeric', 'regex:/^\d{1,2}(.\d{1,2})?$/', function($attribute, $value, $fail) { if ($value > 24.00) { $fail('The ' . $attribute . ' field must be less than or equal to 24.00.'); } }], ]);
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Level 122
The premise is wrong. What is 7.5?
What if the user types 07:30 or 0730 or 16.21?
Provide a proper time picker so the user knows what they are supposed to enter.
Level 1
@Snapey you gathered that the premise is wrong based off of my very simple demo? Validate as decimal exactly worked for my needs. Im handling other entries differently.
What would you propose as a proper time picker. I came for a solution, not just to be told what I'm doing is incorrect, neither of your inputs were helpful or provided any solution.
Level 122
@catalyph I don't know your use case to offer any solution. I'm only guessing that you are asking the user to enter a duration of up to a day? I can't really say without knowing in what circumstance the user might enter 7.5 or 24
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