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Web application to collect metadata specifications from an experimenter and produce metadata input files with appropriate constraints
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Remove all default null values in package fields #157

Closed adswafford closed 5 years ago

adswafford commented 5 years ago

Original issue title: Add instructions on fact that some pre-filled columns will not flag on validation and decide if this is preferred behavior

When loading a template in Excel, several of the fields that we enforce usage of come with accepted null values in the defaults meaning that they don't flag or otherwise encourage users to update them. I think we should instead make enforced fields that currently default to an accepted null term instead default to no value so that it forces users to update them or at least recognize that they're applying a null term.

AmandaBirmingham commented 5 years ago

If I grasp the issue correctly, I think this should be simply a matter of setting those fields to use the "No Default" option; If I've misunderstood, please clarify for me :) On the other hand, if I'm on the right page, just let me know whether you want this change made for only certain fields or for every field that currently defaults to any of the accepted null values.

adswafford commented 5 years ago

Glad it will be an easy fix! I think this should be for every field that we force onto users that currently defaults an accepted null value.