/**
* Should the validation be run - based on whether new record or editing existing
*
* @return boolean
*/
protected function shouldValidateOn()
{
$params = $this->getParams();
$app = JFactory::getApplication();
$on = $params->get('validation_on', 'both');
$rowid = $this->elementModel->getFormModel()->getRowId();
if ($on === 'both') {
return true;
}
if ($rowid === '' && $on === 'new') {
return true;
}
if ($rowid !== '' && $on === 'edit') {
return true;
}
return false;
}
