Usually the validation property only uses simple math checks, I have never tried referencing externeal forms. You may have to write some code in the 'after update' event to check validation.
I usu have a check on the 'Save' button that validates all the fields 1st...
Code:
Private Function IsValidForm() As Boolean
Dim vMsg
Select Case True
Case IsNull(txtFile)
vMsg = "File is missing"
Case IsNull(txtTblData)
vMsg = "Table name is missing"
End Select
If vMsg <> "" Then MsgBox vMsg, vbCritical, "Required Field"
IsValidForm = vMsg = ""
End Function