Validate a project
- Last UpdatedMar 21, 2025
- 2 minute read
Before you start a project, it is a good idea to validate the project to check for configuration errors. However, validation is not mandatory.
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Function |
Description |
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1. Save |
Compiles and saves the project. |
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2. Validate |
Checks for configuration errors. |
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3. Start |
Connects to the server and starts the items in the project. |
The validation results display in the Output pane. If the project has no detectable configuration errors, the Project was validated successfully message displays.

If an error is detected, the message Project was not validated successfully displays with error messages and a brief description.
You can double-click an error message to view an extended description of the error.

Validate a project
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In Studio, on the Project menu, click Validate.
Note: You can also right-click the project root and then click Validate.

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Check the Output diagnostic messaging window for error messages.