In codeigniter I have used codeigniter form validation library in many controller,
ex: –
$this->form_validation->set_rules('rank', 'Rank', 'required');
If form validation failed, Then it displays
"The Rank field is required."
Here I want to display custom message,One method I can follow is
$this->form_validation->set_message('required', '%s can not be blank');
If I using this method then I need to repeat this code in every controller wherever I am using "required" form validation method
My question is there is any method to declare this custom message in configure file and automatically use this custom message whenever I using form validation rule "required"?
Best Answer
If you want to permanently over-ride the error message just hard code it into the form_validation_lang.php file.
(Located at system/language/english)
It you want the choice the extend the form_validation class adding your custom required function and add the appropriate error message in the lang file.
For example;
Then in the lang file;