Query Mandatory

Force the use of a search condition for a specific data column.

Background

You can force the use of query conditions on one or more specific data columns by setting the Query Mandatory property of those columns to Yes (default No).

When to use

Force the use of a search condition for those columns for which a query condition has to be entered.

To force the use of a search condition for a specific data column:

1.	Use the Class Catalog to select and open the appropriate window.

2.	Navigate to the appropriate column object.

3.	Open the Property Inspector, and click the Behavior tab page.

4.	Change the Query Mandatory property to Yes.

5.	Save your changes.

Limitations

If you limit query activity using this setting, it will still be possible for the user to use the %-wildcard.