saveEnabled

SaveEnabled is a boolean flag used in software to indicate whether a save operation is currently allowed or available. It is typically maintained by the application logic and surfaced to the user interface to reflect the ability to persist changes.

In user interfaces, saveEnabled governs the enabled or disabled state of a Save control. When true, the Save button or command is enabled; when false, the control is disabled to prevent persistence. The flag is often updated in response to form validation, permission checks, or mode changes (for example, read-only mode).

In data persistence, saveEnabled can gate write operations to storage, a database, or a cloud service. It may be part of a state machine that prevents saves during ongoing operations, during conflicts, or while a required field is missing.

Naming conventions vary. SaveEnabled is common in languages like JavaScript and C#, but related identifiers such as canSave, isSaveAllowed, or saveDisabled are also used. Implementations typically tie the flag to observers or binding so the UI updates automatically when the condition changes.

Considerations include ensuring thread safety in multi-threaded contexts, conveying state clearly to users (and accessible technology), and avoiding leaks of sensitive state through the flag. In some systems, the flag is derived rather than stored, recomputed from validation and permissions on demand.

Example (JavaScript): let saveEnabled = formIsValid && userHasWriteAccess; saveButton.disabled = !saveEnabled; Example (C#): bool saveEnabled = !readOnly && formIsValid; SaveCommand.CanExecuteChanged?.Invoke(this, EventArgs.Empty);

See also: canSave, isSavable, autosave, persistence, form validation.