How to make select2 work with jquery.validation plugin?

Question

I'm trying to validate select2 field using jquey.validation plugin but nothing happens.

I want to make select required field.

I'm using this custom validation function:

$.validator.addMethod("requiredcountry", function(value, element, arg){               return arg != value;          }, "Value must not equal arg."); 

and this is the rule:

rules: {  country:  {          required: true,          requiredcountry: ""  } } 

What select2 field should I use for the rule to match?

I appreciate any idea how to make select2 working together with jquery.validation

10x

Answer 1

Just add ignore: [], in Your form validation function. It will enable hidden field validation.So You will get validation for Select 2

$("#ContactForm").validate({   ignore: [],          rules: {     //Rules   },   messages: {     //messages   } });