>Hi everybody,
>
>In my EF model I have this field
>

> //[Required]
>        [DisplayName("Client No")]      
>        [Column("client_no", TypeName = "smallint")]
>        public virtual Int16 Number { get; set; }
>

>Today when I was testing I typed some big number and then got the model IsValid = false with rather cryptic error message.
>
>So, I am thinking I need to limit the number I can type and my only question is what is the best way to handle such problem - add a range attribute?
>
>Thanks in advance.

Yes, just add a range attribute.