SIMID validation rules
These rules cover the <InteractiveCreativeFile> element and related SIMID usage in VAST 4.x documents. SIMID (Secure Interactive Media Interface Definition) is the IAB Tech Lab standard that replaced VPAID for interactive video ad creatives. See the SIMID explained page for a full spec overview.
There are 10 rules across 5 categories. Click any rule for the full explanation, spec reference, and a before/after code example.
Attributes
SIMID-apiframework-missing
apiFramework attribute missing on <InteractiveCreativeFile>
SIMID-apiframework-casing
apiFramework value is not the canonical "SIMID" (wrong case)
SIMID-type-missing
type attribute missing on <InteractiveCreativeFile>
SIMID-type-invalid
type attribute must be "text/html" for SIMID creatives
SIMID-variable-duration-value
variableDuration must be "true" or "false" if present