jQuery validate upload only, if file chosen -

i'm using jquery validate plugin validate forms. 1 form there should optional upload field. rule

  rules : {         image_file : {             accept: "image/*",     } 

it automaticly required, if upload field left empty.

rules : {     image_file : {         accept: "image/*",     }     .... 

it automaticly required, if upload field left empty.

that's absolutely impossible code you've shown us.

demo: http://jsfiddle.net/agpwk0nv/1

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it's have required attribute or class on input without realizing it.

<input type="file" name="image_file" required="required" /> 

or

<input type="file" name="image_file" class="required" /> 

if want "optional", you'll need remove required.