Signals Notebook: Is it possible to save material after opening the drop-down list but not selecting any value

User edits properties of an existing material. If no value has been previously selected in a list field and user clicks the list open but does not select any value, it is not possible to save the material?

Answer:

✅ The system allows the material to be saved successfully.

• Opening a list field without selecting a value is not treated as a modification.

• The system does not enforce value selection unless the field is explicitly configured as mandatory.

• Since no actual data change has occurred, the existing material remains unchanged.

• The system is designed to support flexible editing workflows. Users can save an existing material even if:

  • No list values were previously selected, and

  • No new values are chosen during editing.

• This ensures a smooth user experience while maintaining validation rules only where necessary.

Key Points to Note

• Simply interacting with a list field (opening and closing it) does not trigger validation errors.

• The system permits saving even when no property values are updated.

• This behavior ensures users can:

  • Review material details without making changes.

  • Exit the edit process without being forced to modify optional fields.