How would I check if the value of a given text field is valid according to the rules specified with the Validation plugin (returning true or false) without triggering validation?
Like using validation().element(el) or $(el).valid() - purely for the returned boolean - without the error message showing if it is invalid. I do not wish to remove the error message altogether, rather I am looking for a way to test the validation of the field without setting it’s validation state as far as the plugin is concerned. Leaving me free to trigger visible validation checks independently. +++++ In this specific scenario I am using the typewatch plugin <http:// www.dennydotnet.com/post/TypeWatch-jQuery-Plugin.aspx> to store/apply the values of text fields as the user types. There is no form submission. To prevent an invalid value being applied by the typewatch callback I hoped to include a validation test. This works but displays the error message well before the user is likely to have completed typing their email address. I would instead prefer to trigger the visible Validation test on blur. Any suggestions for alternative approaches are very welcome! Thanks in advance Ollie
