Belton wrote:
> I have created a web form that includes DropDownList boxes that are
> populated during method of the page via a databind with database
> tables. When the data entry is completed and the add button clicked,
> I am unable to capture the selected value of any of the ddl's. I
> have noticed that when the ddl items are initially selected they are
> high lighted. They loose this high light, however, when the control
> looses focus. The correct selected item remains visible in the
> control, but I cannot for the life of me get the selected item
> programmatically.

"Jos" <josnospambranders@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
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> Belton wrote:
> > I have created a web form that includes DropDownList boxes that are
> > populated during method of the page via a databind with database
> > tables. When the data entry is completed and the add button clicked,
> > I am unable to capture the selected value of any of the ddl's. I
> > have noticed that when the ddl items are initially selected they are
> > high lighted. They loose this high light, however, when the control
> > looses focus. The correct selected item remains visible in the
> > control, but I cannot for the life of me get the selected item
> > programmatically.
>
> My guess is that you are databinding again on postback.
> This causes your server to lose the state of your list.
>
> Try changing your Page_Load event in something like this (for VB):
>
> Sub Page_Load(Sender As Object, E As EventArgs)
>
> If Not Page.IsPostBack Then
> -----Bind your lists here-----
> End If
>
> End Sub
>
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>
> Jos Branders
>
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>
> Jos Branders
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