# Shape validation mode

1. Can be applied at the presentation or slide level (the lowest level takes precedence).
2. Select between the two modes: [#strict](#strict "mention") or [#lenient](#lenient "mention")

### Strict

1. The system validates all shapes defined in the payload.
2. If any shape is missing from the `template.pptx`, a `VALIDATION_ERROR` (400) is returned.

Reference: [shapes](https://docs.powerpointgeneratorapi.com/json-template-syntax/shapes "mention")

Download: [input.zip](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1V76kCUKJEt6HHbcpPk8E0l1n-5Yif6JE)

{% columns %}
{% column width="41.66666666666667%" %}

<figure><img src="https://1155212587-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mgoqdluo05I2RXHZpTr-887967055%2Fuploads%2FTxk63WQ44tKrzcfIH2Mh%2Ftemplate.png?alt=media&#x26;token=bcf5452a-5ef8-475b-85f1-e193d7d431dc" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endcolumn %}

{% column width="58.33333333333333%" %}
{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```json
{
    "presentation": {
        "template": "template.pptx",
        "shape_validation_mode": "strict",
        "slides": [
            {
                "slide_index": 0,
                "shapes": [
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 1",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 500",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 600",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 4",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    }
}
```

{% endcode %}
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}

### Lenient

1. Missing shapes are skipped without interrupting execution.
2. This mode is useful when working with templates that have optional placeholders or evolving structures.

Reference: [shapes](https://docs.powerpointgeneratorapi.com/json-template-syntax/shapes "mention")

Download: [input.zip](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1E8ofueM6hVMXGxFxta2TIA7aAK00eTGu) | [output.pptx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1rx-KPV1rLxC7pSkYZWP793z52d5DRI5f)

{% columns %}
{% column width="41.66666666666667%" %}

<figure><img src="https://1155212587-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mgoqdluo05I2RXHZpTr-887967055%2Fuploads%2F3be2UQCIL4g3g8byj6yH%2Ftemplate.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a47533a6-0bb0-43d2-945b-4e886eba65de" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

<figure><img src="https://1155212587-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Mgoqdluo05I2RXHZpTr-887967055%2Fuploads%2FPfgawGqBmmpNJqRx0Lw5%2Foutput.png?alt=media&#x26;token=21bcb99c-131a-4bfe-ab4a-9bd5a1dc1f8e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endcolumn %}

{% column width="58.33333333333333%" %}
{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```json
{
    "presentation": {
        "template": "template.pptx",
        "shape_validation_mode": "lenient",
        "slides": [
            {
                "slide_index": 0,
                "shapes": [
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 1",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 500",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 600",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    },
                    {
                        "name": "TextBox 4",
                        "text":"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    }
}
```

{% endcode %}
{% endcolumn %}
{% endcolumns %}


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