DataGrid - DropDownList Binding!

[Adam Knight]

Hi all,

I am trying to preselect a value in a dropdown list contained in a DataGrid
via the 'SelectedValue' method.
I tried using Container.DataItem in the DataGrid onItemDataBound method and
an error was issued.
'Container not declared'.

Can anyone suggest how i am supposed to retrieve the require db value.

'ensure current data grid row is not a header or footer, not a category and
is being edited
If(e.Item.ItemType <> ListItemType.Header And e.Item.ItemType <>
ListItemType.Footer And e.Item.ItemIndex = dgMyGrid.EditItemIndex)

'preselect db value in drop down list
CType(e.Item.Cells(1).Controls(1),DropDownList).SelectedValue =
Container.DataItem("optional_questions")

End If

Cheers,
Adam

 

[needin4mation]

Try to use findcontrol, if I follow you correctly.