User Controls

5.
User controls
6.1 How can I include an Asp.NET page in many other Asp.Net pages so that I
don't need to rewrite the code?
One of the approaches is to write and use a UserControl. You can define the user interface, handle events and
expose properties in a UserControl, and then mark a reference and reuse these Controls in any page of your Web
application.
Here is some Sample code
6.2 Is there anything similar to web templates in ASP that I can use in
ASP.Net?
In ASP.NET, you would typically use a User Control to create reusable controls.
6.3 Are there any settings on the application level to make certain elements
appear on every page without having to manually insert code or insert
UserControls?
You can use HttpHandlers and/or HttpModules to insert information on all pages transparently. Check out Bipin
Joshi's article Extending ASP.NET with HttpHandlers and HttpModules
6.4 How to pass a parameter to a user control?
Create a User Control
Below Code goes in User Control
<asp:ImageButton id="ImageButton1" runat="server"></asp:ImageButton>
Create a property called source
VB.NET
Public Property source() As String

Get
Return ImageButton1.ImageUrl
End Get
Set(ByVal Value As String)
ImageButton1.ImageUrl = Value
End Set
End Property
C#
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public string source
{
get
{
return ImageButton1.ImageUrl;
}
set
{
ImageButton1.ImageUrl = value;
}
}
Now in your webform:
Drag and drop User Control and set the source property.
<uc1:UCImageButton source="b2346.jpg" id="UCImageButton1" runat="server"></uc1:UCImageButton>
6.5 How to add user control dynamically into another usercontrol?
Here is an example of adding one UserControl into another:
uc1.ascx:
<asp:Label runat="server" text="uc1" ID="Label1" />
<asp:Panel runat="server" id="p1" >Panel UC1</asp:Panel>
uc2.ascx:
<br><asp:Label runat="server" text="uc2" ID="Label1" />
VB.NET
Dim uc1 As UserControl = CType(LoadControl("uc1.ascx"), UserControl)

Controls.Add(uc1)
Dim uc2 As Control = uc1.LoadControl("uc2.ascx")
Dim p1 As Control = uc1.FindControl("p1")
p1.Controls.Add(uc2)
C#
UserControl uc1 = (UserControl)LoadControl("uc1.ascx");

Controls.Add(uc1);
Control uc2 = uc1.LoadControl("uc2.ascx");
Control p1 = uc1.FindControl("p1");
p1.Controls.Add(uc2);
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6.6 I have a function inside of the .ascx file. How can I call it from the web
application page(the .aspx file)?
All you need to do is give your user control an ID in the aspx. e.g.
<myTagTest:MarcTest id=myUC runat="server">

</myTagTest:MarcTest>
Then in your aspx code, you can simply use the id to call public methods (and properties) defined by the ascx. e.g.
VB.NET
myUC.writeData(...)
C#
myUC.writeData(...)
6.7 How to dynamically load User Controls?
Create a User Control
<P>
<asp:Button id="Button1" runat="server" Text="Button"></asp:Button></P>
<P>
<asp:Label id="Label1" runat="server"></asp:Label></P>
On button Click
VB.NET
Label1.Text = "Hello"
C#
Label1.Text = "Hello" ;
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Create a Webform to use a UserControl
<asp:Panel id="Panel1" runat="server"></asp:Panel>
VB.NET
Dim myControl As Control = CType(Page.LoadControl("UC1.ascx"), Control)

Panel1.Controls.Add(myControl)
C#
Control myControl =(Control)Page.LoadControl("UC1.ascx");

Panel1.Controls.Add(myControl);
6.8 How to change the imageurl of the image control that exists in a
usercontrol?
In the .ascx:
<asp:Image id="Image1" runat="server"></asp:Image>
In .aspx
VB.NET
<uc1:UCImage id="UCImage1" source="b2346.jpg" runat="server"></uc1:UCImage>
Dim UC As UserControl
Dim imgUC As System.Web.UI.WebControls.Image
UC = Page.FindControl("UCImage1")
imgUC = UC.FindControl("Image1")
imgUC.ImageUrl = "b2346.jpg"
C#
UserControl UC ;
System.Web.UI.WebControls.Image imgUC ;
UC = (UserControl)Page.FindControl("UCImage1");
imgUC =(System.Web.UI.WebControls.Image)UC.FindControl("Image1");
imgUC.ImageUrl = "b2346.jpg";
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6. Security
9.1 What is the difference between authentication and authorization?
Authentication is the process of identifying and verifying who the client accessing the server is.
For example, if you use
• Windows authentication and are browsing an ASP.NET page from server -- ASP.NET/IIS would automatically
use NTLM to authenticate you as SYNCFUSION\user1 (for example).
• Forms based authentication, then you would use an html based forms page to enter username/password --
which would then check a database and authenticate you against the username/password in the database.
Authorization is the process of determining whether an authenticated user has access to run a particular page within
an ASP.NET web application. Specifically, as an application author decide to grant or deny the authenticated user
"SYNCFUSION\user1" access to the admin.aspx page. This could be done either by explictly granting/denying rights
based on the username -- or use role based mappings to map authenticated users into roles (for example: an
administrator might map "SYNCFUSION\user1" into the "Power Users" role) and then grant/deny access based on
role names (allowing a degree of abstraction to separate out your authorization policy).
9.2 How to implement authentication via web.config?
Include the <authorization> element.
<authorization>
<deny users="?"/>
</authorization>
9.3 How to run a Web application using the permission of an authenticated

user?
Use the <identity> element in the web.config
<identity impersonate="true"/>
9.4 Which are the different ASP.NET authentication modes?
ASP.NET supports the following Authentication Providers
• Windows : Is used in conjunction with IIS authentication. Authentication is performed by IIS in one of three
ways: basic, digest, or Integrated Windows Authentication. When IIS authentication is complete, ASP.NET
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uses the authenticated identity to authorize access
• Forms : The user provides credentials and submits the form.
• Passport : Centralized authentication service provided by Microsoft that offers a single logon and core
profile services for member sites.
• None : No Authentication provided. This is default Authentication mode
In the web.config file, you can specify this setting:
<authentication
mode= " [ Windows | Forms | Passport | None ] ">
</authentication>
9.5 How to determine the Windows User from a Web form Application?
Use the System.Security.Principal namespace.
VB.NET
dim wp as WindowsPrincipal = new WindowsPrincipal(WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent())

Response.Write(wp.Identity.Name)
C#
WindowsPrincipal wp = new WindowsPrincipal(WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent());

Response.Write(wp.Identity.Name);
9.6 After installing SP4 none of my ASP.NET pages developed using

Framework 1.0 are showing the errors related to security?
To resolve this issue, identify the user account that is used to run the program, and then assign the "Impersonate a
client after authentication" user right to that user account. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Local Security Policy.
2. Expand Local Policies, and then click User Rights Assignment.
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3. In the right pane, double-click Impersonate a client after authentication.
4. In the Local Security Policy Setting dialog box, click Add.
5. In the Select Users or Group dialog box, click the user account that you want to add, click Add, and then
click OK.
6. Click OK.
For more details refer Overview of the "Impersonate a Client After Authentication"....
7. Client Side Scripting
11.1 How to emit client-side javascript blocks from VB.NET/C#?
The RegisterStartupScript method emits the script just before the closing tag of the Page object's <form runat=
server> element.
VB.NET
RegisterStartupScript("Sample", "<SCRIPT Language='javascript'>alert('Hello World');</SCRIPT>")
C#
RegisterStartupScript("Sample", "<SCRIPT Language='javascript'>alert('Hello World');</SCRIPT>");
Alternatively, use the RegisterClientScriptBlock method which emits the client-side script just after the opening
tag of the Page object's <form runat= server> element.
11.2 How to open a new Window using javascript function from a Link
button?
VB.NET
link.Attributes( "onClick" ) = "window.open( 'url', 'name', 'properties' )";
C#
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link.Attributes[ "onClick" ] = "window.open( 'url', 'name', 'properties' )";
You can also check out Andy Smith's RemoteWindow Control
11.3 Is there a JavaScript Quick Reference Guide?
Here is a JavaScript Quick Reference Guide in Poster Format that you can print out and refer easily. Covers the older
and newer version of DOM and IE and Mozilla.
Danny Goodman's JavaScript and Browser Objects Quick Reference
11.4 How to set the background color of a web page using code behind?
Yes
1. In the body tag, add runat="server" and give the tag an id (e.g. id="bodyID").
2. In the class definition in the code-behind, add VB.NET
Protected bodyID As System.Web.UI.HtmlControls.HtmlGenericControl
C#
protected System.Web.UI.HtmlControls.HtmlGenericControl bodyID ;
In code, use the attributes collection to set the bgcolor attribute: VB.NET
bodyID.Attributes.Add("bgcolor", "green")
C#
bodyID.Attributes.Add("bgcolor", "green");
11.5 How to resolve error message "String constants must end with a double
quote."?
To resolve this check out PRB: The Tag Is Treated As a Closing Tag When Inside a Quoted String
11.6 Why can't I open a new browser window from within server code?
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Server code executes on Server, whereas the new window is created on the client. You need to use client-side script
to open new window.
11.7 How to get the confirmation of Yes/No from a javascript pop-up and
display the value on the page?
Code Behind
Button1.Attributes.Add("onclick", "getMessage()")
Client Side
<SCRIPT language=javascript>
function getMessage()
{
var ans;
ans=window.confirm('Is it your confirmation.....?');
if (ans==true)
{
document.Form1.hdnbox.value='Yes';
}
else
{
document.Form1.hdnbox.value='No';}
}
</SCRIPT>
To display the Yes/No value selected by user, in your code behind file:
Response.Write(Request.Form("hdnbox"))
11.8 How to open a browser window with maximum size on click of a button?
VB.NET
Button1.Attributes.Add("onclick", "window.open('page2.aspx','','fullscreen=yes')")
C#
Button1.Attributes.Add("onclick", "window.open('page2.aspx','','fullscreen=yes')");
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11.9 How can I know if the client browser supports active scripting?
You can detect and interept the capabilities of your client using the namespace System.Web.HttpBrowserCapabilities
VB.NET
Dim browser As System.Web.HttpBrowserCapabilities = Request.Browser

Response.Write("Support ActiveXControl: " + browser.ActiveXControls.ToString())
C#
System.Web.HttpBrowserCapabilities browser = Request.Browser;

Response.Write ("Support ActiveXControl: " + browser.ActiveXControls.ToString ());
For more details Refer: Detecting Browser Types in Web Forms
11.10 How to determine if the Browser supports javascript?
VB.NET
if Page.Request.Browser.JavaScript then
...
else
...
end if
C#
if (Page.Request.Browser.JavaScript )
{
...
}
else
{
...
}
11.11 How can I change the scroll bar color?
Use Style Sheet to change the color of scroll-bar
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body
{
FONT-SIZE: 8pt;
COLOR: #000000;
background-color: #EEEEEE;
scrollbar-face-color: #EEEE99;
scrollbar-highlight-color: #DDDDDD;
scrollbar-shadow-color: #DEE3E7;
scrollbar-3dlight-color: #FF6600;
scrollbar-arrow-color: #006699;
scrollbar-track-color: #EFEFEF;
scrollbar-darkshadow-color: #98AAB1;
}
11.12 How to create dynamic javascripts in server side code based on server
side variables?
Here's and example:
VB.NET
Dim value As String = "pic1.jpg"

Button1.Attributes("onMouseOver") = "alert( '" + value + "');"
C#
string value = "pic1.jpg";

Button1.Attributes["onMouseOver"] = "alert( \"" + value + "\");" ;
11.13 How can I use a Timer Control to refresh a page automatically at a

specified interval?
<asp:DropDownList id="DropDownList1" runat="server" onChange="SetClientRefresh(this);">

<asp:ListItem Value="1000">1 second</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="2000">2 seconds</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="3000">3 seconds</asp:ListItem>
</asp:DropDownList>
<script language='javascript'>
var cTimeOut = null;
function SetClientRefresh(sel)
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{
var newRefresh = sel.options[sel.selectedIndex].value;
if (cTimeOut != null)
{
window.clearTimeout(cTimeOut);
}
cTimeOut = window.setTimeout("ReLoadPage()", newRefresh);
}
function ReLoadPage()
{
window.location.reload();
}
</script>
11.14 How to open a new window without IE menus and toolbars on click of a
button?
VB.NET
Button2 .Attributes.Add ("onclick", "window.open('webform1.aspx','_blank','toolbar=no')")
C#
Button2 .Attributes.Add ("onclick", "window.open('webform1.aspx','_blank','toolbar=no')");
11.15 Does JavaScript support hashtables/ hash tables or dictionary type

data structures?
All Objects in JavaScript implicitly support hash table like syntax by virtue of behaving as Associative Arrays.
Properties of an object can be accessed in 2 ways as shown below:
object.property = value;
object["property"] = value;
So, when used in a hash table like syntax as shown above, you will be simply creating dynamic properties and
assigning values to those properties.
11.16 How to disable the right click option on a web page?
<body oncontextmenu="return false;">

...
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</body>
Note :User can still do a View/Source in their browser menu.
11.17 How to hide a control using javascript?
document.getElementById("<id>").style.visibility="hidden";
11.18 Can I modify WebUIValidation.js?
Extract from MSDN :
You are encouraged to read the script to see more of what is going on. However, it is not recommended that you
modify these scripts, because their function is very closely tied to a particular version of the run time. If the run
time is updated, the scripts may need a corresponding update, and you will have to either lose your changes or face
problems with the scripts not working. If you must change the scripts for a particular project, take a copy of the files
and point your project to them by overriding the location of the files with a private web.config file.It is perfectly fine
to change this location to be a relative or absolute reference.
For more details refer ASP.NET Validation in Depth
11.19 How to change a Label element's text in javascript?
document.getElementById("Label1").innerText = "Changed Text";
11.20 How to resize two <div> tags on a webform?
<script>
function ResizeDivs()
{
var DivTop = document.getElementById('Top')
var DivBottom = document.getElementById('Bottom')
var BodyHeight = 0;
var DivTopHeight = 0;
var DivBottomHeight = 0;
var DivBottomPosition = 0;
BodyHeight = document.body.clientHeight;
DivBottomHeight = DivBottom.clientHeight;
DivBottom.style.top = BodyHeight - DivBottomHeight;
DivTop.style.height = DivBottom.style.top;
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}
window.onload = ResizeDivs;
window.onresize = ResizeDivs;</script>
<div id="Top" style="position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px; background-color:#c0c0c0; overflow:auto;

width:100%">
Top Div Text:
<br>Syncfusion
<br>Sample code
<br>To
<br>autosize
<br><div>
<br>tag
</div>
<div id="Bottom" style="position:absolute; background-color:#808080; width:100%">
Bottom Div Text:
<br> Footer for the page
<br> Line1
<br> Line2
</div>
Note : if the DIV has no borders, clientHeight works. If you are going to be using a border or margins, then use
offsetHeight
11.21 How to check/ uncheck a checkbox based on the text entered in

textbox?
<asp:CheckBox id="CheckBox1" runat="server"></asp:CheckBox>

<asp:TextBox id="TextBox1" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>
<script type="text/javascript">
function chkTextEntered()
{
document.getElementById("CheckBox1").checked = true;
if(document.getElementById("TextBox1").value =="" )
{
document.getElementById("CheckBox1").checked = false;
}
}
</script>
In Page_Load
VB.NET
TextBox1.Attributes.Add("onKeyDown", "chkTextEntered();")
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C#
TextBox1.Attributes.Add("onKeyDown", "chkTextEntered();");
11.22 How to rotate a Label Text?
<asp:Label id="Label1" style="writing-mode:tb-rl" runat="server">Label</asp:Label>
11.23 How to display a message in the status bar of a browser window?
<body onload ="window.status='First Page'">

..
</body>
11.24 How to change the BackGroundColor of a page based on the value

selected in a DropdownList?
<asp:DropDownList id="DropDownList1" runat="server" AutoPostBack="True">

<asp:ListItem Value="Red">Red</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="Blue">Blue</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="Green">Green</asp:ListItem>
</asp:DropDownList>
VB.NET
Page.RegisterClientScriptBlock("BodyStyle", "<style type='text/css'>body{background-color: " +

DropDownList1.SelectedItem.Value + ";}</style>")
C#
Page.RegisterClientScriptBlock("BodyStyle", "<style type='text/css'>body{background-color: " +

DropDownList1.SelectedItem.Value + ";}</style>");
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11.25 How to disable a Dropdownlist once someone has selected an item in
the Dropdownlist?
<asp:DropDownList id="DropDownList1" runat="server">

<asp:ListItem Value="Red">Red</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="Blue">Blue</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="Green">Green</asp:ListItem>
</asp:DropDownList>
VB.NET
DropDownList1.Attributes.Add("onChange","this.disabled=true;" )
C#
DropDownList1.Attributes.Add("onChange","this.disabled=true;" );
11.26 How can I make a Textbox a mandatory field if a checkbox is checked

on a button click event in the client side?
<asp:TextBox id="TextBox1" style="Z-INDEX: 101; LEFT: 32px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 104px" runat="server">
<asp:CheckBox id="CheckBox1" style="Z-INDEX: 102; LEFT: 24px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 80px"
runat="server">
<asp:Button id="Button1" style="Z-INDEX: 103; LEFT: 32px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 144px" runat="server"
Text="Button">
<script>
function func1()
{
if(document.getElementById ("CheckBox1").checked==true)
{
if(document.getElementById("TextBox1").value=="")
{
alert("Enter something in textbox");
}
}
}
</script>
VB.NET
Button1.Attributes.Add ("onclick" , "return func1()");
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C#
Button1.Attributes.Add ("onclick" , "return func1()");
11.27 Why does the SmartNavigation does not work on the live server but
works perfectly on the Development Machine?
May be the domain does not have access to the aspnet_client folder which is located in the wwwroot folder. i.e the
website is not able to find the scripts for smart navigation. So set up a virtual folder to the wwwroot/aspnet_client
and it will fix the problem.
11.28 How to pop up a message box when no item in the dropdownlist is

selected before postback?
• Make sure to add a ListItem with Text="Please Choose" and Value ="".
• Add a RequiredFieldValidator with ControlToValidate= <Dropdownlist1> and Display="None"
• Add a ValidationSummary with ShowMessageBox =true
<asp:DropDownList id="DropDownList1" runat="server">

<asp:ListItem Value="">Please Choose</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="Faq">Faq</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="Tips">Tips</asp:ListItem>
<asp:ListItem Value="Tricks">Tricks</asp:ListItem>
</asp:DropDownList>
<asp:RequiredFieldValidator id="RequiredFieldValidator1" style="Z-INDEX: 102; LEFT: 176px; POSITION: absolute;
TOP: 48px"
runat="server" ErrorMessage="Please Select an Item in the dropdownlist" ControlToValidate="DropDownList1"
Display="None"></asp:RequiredFieldValidator>
Text="Button"></asp:Button>
<asp:ValidationSummary id="ValidationSummary1" style="Z-INDEX: 105; LEFT: 176px; POSITION: absolute; TOP:
72px"
runat="server" ShowMessageBox="True" ShowSummary="False"></asp:ValidationSummary>
11.29 Are there any resources regarding the Mozilla specific Browser Objects
and CSS information?
Official Gecko DOM Reference:
Gecko Dom Reference
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Here is a very useful list of custom CSS styles specific to Mozilla:
XUL Planet
8. XML
12.1 How to write the data from database into an XML file?
VB.NET
'Fill the DataSet

ds.WriteXml(Server.MapPath ("products.xml" ) )
C#
//Fill the DataSet

ds.WriteXml(Server.MapPath ("products.xml" ) );
Note : Make sure you have write and modify rights.
12.2 How to read data from an XML file and display it in a DataGrid?
VB.NET
dim ds as new DataSet()

ds.ReadXml (Server.MapPath ("products.xml"))
DataGrid1.DataSource =ds
DataGrid1.DataBind()
C#
DataSet ds= new DataSet ();

ds.ReadXml (Server.MapPath ("products.xml"));
DataGrid1.DataSource =ds;
DataGrid1.DataBind();
12.3 How to read data from the XML file using FileStream and display it in a
DataGrid?
Use namespace System.IO
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VB.NET
dim ds as new DataSet()

dim fs as FileStream = new FileStream (Server.MapPath ("products.xml"),FileMode.Open , FileAccess.Read )
ds.ReadXml (fs)
DataGrid1.DataSource = ds
DataGrid1.DataBind ()
C#
DataSet ds= new DataSet ();

FileStream fs = new FileStream (Server.MapPath ("products.xml"),FileMode.Open , FileAccess.Read );
ds.ReadXml (fs);
DataGrid1.DataSource = ds;
DataGrid1.DataBind ();
12.4 How to save an xml-string into an Xml document?
VB.NET
Dim xmlText As String = "
9. RadioButton
21.1 How can I have the first item in the radiobuttonlist selected?
VB.NET
RadioButtonList1.Items(0).Selected = true
C#
RadioButtonList1.Items[0].Selected = true;
21.2 What is the difference between a series of RadioButton controls and a

series of Checkbox controls?
RadioButton control is designed to allow users to choose atleast one option from a list of available options.
Checkbox is designed to allow users to choose from zero to all options.
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21.3 How can I enforce that only one radiobutton gets selected among a list
of Radiobutton controls?
Set same Groupname for the radiobutton controls
10. Controls
22.1 How to close the browser window on button control click?
Method 1. This will cause a postback on button click in response to which we will send some script to close the
window.
VB.NET
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
Response.Write("<script>window.close();</script>")
End Sub
C#
private void Button1_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
Response.Write("<script>window.close();</script>");
}
Method 2. This is preferrable since there is no postback involved.
Use the Attribute collections i.e use Attributes of button control to add client side JavaScript code
VB.NET
Button1.Attributes.Add("OnClick", "window.close();")
C#
Button1.Attributes.Add("OnClick", "window.close();");
22.2 How to create server controls at runtime?
Here is an example of creating a HyperLink control in code.
VB.NET
Dim hpl As New HyperLink()

hpl.Text="Text"
hpl.NavigateUrl="http://www.syncfusion.com"'
hpl.ID="theID"
Page.Controls(1).Controls.Add(hpl)
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C#
HyperLink hpl = new HyperLink();
hpl.Text="Text";
hpl.NavigateUrl="http://www.syncfusion.com";
hpl.ID="theID";
Page.Controls[1].Controls.Add(hpl);
22.3 How to change the text color of a linkbutton control?
<asp:LinkButton forecolor ="green" id="LinkButton1" runat="server">LinkButton</asp:LinkButton>
22.4 How to dynamically add validator controls?
VB.NET
Dim i As Integer = 1
'Textbox
Dim txtBox As TextBox = New TextBox
txtBox.ControlStyle.CssClass = "textbox"
txtBox.ID = "txtbox" + i.ToString()
'RequiredFieldValidator
Dim rqdVal As RequiredFieldValidator = New RequiredFieldValidator
rqdVal.ID = "rqdVal" + i.ToString()
rqdVal.ControlToValidate = "txtbox" + i.ToString()
rqdVal.ErrorMessage = "Please enter a value"
rqdVal.Display = ValidatorDisplay.Dynamic
'RangeValidator
Dim rngVal As RangeValidator = New RangeValidator
rngVal.ID = "rngVal" + i.ToString()
rngVal.MinimumValue = "1"
rngVal.MaximumValue = "100"
rngVal.ControlToValidate = "txtbox" + i.ToString()
rngVal.Type = ValidationDataType.Double
rngVal.ErrorMessage = " Value should be between 1 and 100"
'Add Controls on the page

Page.Controls(1).Controls.Add(txtBox)
Page.Controls(1).Controls.Add(rqdVal)
Page.Controls(1).Controls.Add(rngVal)
C#
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int i=1;
//Textbox
TextBox txtBox = new TextBox();
txtBox.ControlStyle.CssClass = "textbox";
txtBox.ID = "txtbox" + i.ToString();
//RequiredFieldValidator
RequiredFieldValidator rqdVal = new RequiredFieldValidator();
rqdVal.ID = "rqdVal" + i.ToString();
rqdVal.ControlToValidate = "txtbox" + i.ToString();
rqdVal.ErrorMessage = "Please enter a value";
rqdVal.Display =ValidatorDisplay.Dynamic;
//RangeValidator
RangeValidator rngVal = new RangeValidator();
rngVal.ID = "rngVal" + i.ToString();
rngVal.MinimumValue = "1";
rngVal.MaximumValue = "100";
rngVal.ControlToValidate = "txtbox" + i.ToString();
rngVal.Type = ValidationDataType.Double;
rngVal.ErrorMessage = " Value should be between 1 and 100";
//Add Controls on the page

Page.Controls[1].Controls.Add (txtBox);
Page.Controls[1].Controls.Add (rqdVal);
Page.Controls[1].Controls.Add (rngVal);
22.5 How to change the image button size during runtime?
VB.NET
Dim x As New Unit("80px")

Dim y As New Unit("20px")
Dim imagestate as string= "stand"
If imagestate = "stand" then
imagebutton1.height = x
else
imagebutton1.height = y
end if
C#
Unit x = new Unit ("80px");

Unit y = new Unit("20px");
string imagestate="stand";
if( imagestate != "stand")
{
ImageButton1.Height = x;
}
else
{
ImageButton1.Height = y;
}
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For more details Setting Web Server Control Properties Programmatically
22.6 How can I to divide the .aspx page to different parts with different
functionality in a neat and organized manner. Is there any control that can do
that?
You can use Panel controls, which render as HTML div elements. You can then show or hide the panels by
enabling/disabling them. In addition, you can specify different formatting options for different Panels/divs using
manual formatting or CSS styles.
22.7 How to maintain Scroll Position in any Page Element?
Check out Jim Ross's article Maintain Scroll Position in any Page Element
The article describes, when using a scrollable Datagrid--one inside an overflow-auto DIV control--how to maintain
the user's scroll position inside the DIV across postbacks. It does this using IE behaviors, HTC files.
22.8 DataBinder.Eval imposes performance penalty on code as it uses late

bound reflection. How can I replace this calls with explicit calls?
Change the Databinding Expression
<%#DataBinder.Eval (Container.DataItem , "StartDate" , "{0:c}")%>
to In VB.NET
<%#String.Format("{0:d}" , (CType(Container.DataItem, DataRowView))("StartDate"))%>
C#
<%#String.Format("{0:d}" , ((DataRowView)Container.DataItem)["StartDate"])%>
22.9 What is the difference between User Controls and Custom Controls?
User Controls are text files with the extension '.ascx' which enables you to make GUI re-usable controls. Its a text
file, which contains a mixture of HTML and scripting. User Controls can be edited in an editor.
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On the other hand Custom Controls reside in compiled ( Dll ) assemblies. They are non-GUI but can emit HTML GUI
at runtime. Example of Custom Controls would be the sever controls which come bundled with the .NET SDK like
DataGrid, Repeater, DataList etc. Custom Controls are always compiled into Dll's and hence require good
programming knowledge. The purpose of Custom Controls is also to create re-usable units of code.
22.10 How to apply Style to a Web Server control programmatically?
User Interface
<asp:TextBox id="TextBox1" style="Z-INDEX: 101; LEFT: 40px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 64px"
runat="server">Syncfusion</asp:TextBox>
<asp:CheckBox id="CheckBox1" style="Z-INDEX: 103; LEFT: 40px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 200px"
runat="server" Text="Syncfusion"></asp:CheckBox>
VB.NET
Create a function
Protected Function createStyleForControl(ByVal _forecolor As Color, ByVal _backcolor As Color, ByVal _fontbold As
Boolean) As Style
Dim s As Style = New Style
s.ForeColor = _forecolor
s.BackColor = _backcolor
s.Font.Bold = _fontbold
Return s
End Function
In Page_Load
Dim textboxStyle As Style = createStyleForControl(Color.Pink, Color.Yellow, False)

Dim buttonStyle As Style = createStyleForControl(Color.Blue, Color.Teal, True)
Dim checkboxStyle As Style = createStyleForControl(Color.AliceBlue, Color.PowderBlue, False)
TextBox1.ApplyStyle(textboxStyle)
Button1.ApplyStyle(buttonStyle)
CheckBox1.ApplyStyle(checkboxStyle)
C#
Create a function
protected Style createStyleForControl(Color _forecolor ,Color _backcolor ,bool _fontbold )

{
Style s = new Style();
s.ForeColor = _forecolor;
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s.BackColor =_backcolor;
s.Font.Bold = _fontbold;
return s;
}
In Page_Load
Style textboxStyle=createStyleForControl (Color.Pink , Color.Yellow ,false );

Style buttonStyle=createStyleForControl (Color.Blue , Color.Teal ,true );
Style checkboxStyle =createStyleForControl (Color.AliceBlue , Color.PowderBlue ,false );
TextBox1.ApplyStyle(textboxStyle );
Button1.ApplyStyle (buttonStyle );
CheckBox1.ApplyStyle (checkboxStyle );
22.11 How can I disable a button to prevent the user from multiple clicking?
In the very last line of the button1_Click subroutine, add this line:
VB.NET
Button1.Enabled = False
C#
Button1.Enabled =false;
22.12 Why do I get the error message "Access is denied : <myctrl>" when I
try to load a Custom Control?
This is a common problem in ASP.NET. It happens because some program is scanning the Temporary ASP.NET files
folders where your assemblies are copied. They have the files open in a mode that prevents ASP.NET itself from
using the assembly file.
For solution refer PRB: Access Denied Error When You Make Code Modifications with Index Services Running
22.13 How to pass information between panels. Information entered in one

panel should be displayed in other panel?
<asp:Panel id="Panel1" runat="server" Width="271px" Height="41px">

<TABLE id="Table1" cellSpacing="1" cellPadding="1" width="300" border="1">
<TR>
<TD>
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<P><asp:TextBox id="TextBox1" runat="server"></asp:TextBox></P>
</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
<TD>
<asp:Button id="Button1" runat="server" Text="Button"></asp:Button></TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
</asp:Panel>
<asp:Panel id="Panel2" style="Z-INDEX: 102; LEFT: 16px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 120px" runat="server"
Width="176px" Height="91px" Visible="False">
<asp:Label id="Label1" runat="server"></asp:Label>
</asp:Panel>
On Button Click
VB.NET
Panel2.Visible =true
Label1.Text = TextBox1.Text
C#
Panel2.Visible =true;
Label1.Text = TextBox1.Text ;
Note: Based on the criteria you can hide and show panels
22.14 Why do I get error message "The control '_ctl1' of type 'TextBox' must
be inside a form label with runat=server" while trying to place a control
inside a form dynamically?
You are probably adding the textbox into the Page directly instead of adding it to the Page's form. Try doing this:
VB.NET
Me.Page.Controls(1).Controls.Add(txtboxctrl)
C#
this.Page.Controls[1].Controls.Add(txtboxctrl);
22.15 How to implement mouseover effects in a <asp:image> web server

control?
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<asp:Image id="Image1" runat="server" ImageUrl="b2346.jpg"></asp:Image>
VB.NET
Image1.Attributes.Add("onmouseover", "this.src='b2456.jpg'")
C#
Image1.Attributes.Add("onmouseover", "this.src='b2456.jpg'");
22.16 Is there a way to set the position of the controls dynamically?
Yes.
Text="Move"></asp:Button>
<asp:RadioButtonList id="RadioButtonList1" style="Z-INDEX: 103; LEFT: 87px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 27px"
runat="server" AutoPostBack="True">
<asp:ListItem Value="10px">10 pixels</asp:ListItem>
</asp:RadioButtonList>
VB.NET
Private Sub Page_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load

' Put user code to initialize the page here
If Not Page.IsPostBack Then
Button1.Style.Add("LEFT", "1px")
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Private Sub RadioButtonList1_SelectedIndexChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As

System.EventArgs) Handles RadioButtonList1.SelectedIndexChanged
Button1.Style.Add("LEFT", RadioButtonList1.SelectedItem.Value.ToString())
End Sub 'RadioButtonList1_SelectedIndexChanged
C#
private void Page_Load(object sender, System.EventArgs e)

{
// Put user code to initialize the page here
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if (!Page.IsPostBack )
{
Button1.Style.Add("LEFT", "1px");
}
}
private void RadioButtonList1_SelectedIndexChanged(object sender, System.EventArgs e)

{
Button1.Style.Add("LEFT",RadioButtonList1.SelectedItem.Value.ToString());
}
22.17 How can I set the maximum and minimum value for RangeValidator
based on two dates?
<asp:textbox id="TextBox1" runat="server"></asp:textbox>

<asp:rangevalidator id="RangeValidator1" type="Date" controltovalidate="TextBox1" runat="server"
errormessage="Not in range" />
<asp:button id="Button1" runat="server" text="Button"></asp:button>
VB.NET
...
Dim dtMinDate As DateTime
Dim dtMaxDate As DateTime
dtMinDate = Convert.ToDateTime("04/25/04")
dtMaxDate = Convert.ToDateTime("10/17/04")
RangeValidator1.MinimumValue = dtMinDate
RangeValidator1.MaximumValue = dtMaxDate
TextBox1.Text = dtMaxDate.ToShortDateString
RangeValidator1.ErrorMessage = "Not in Range of " & dtMinDate.ToShortDateString() & " to " &
dtMaxDate.ToShortDateString()
C#
DateTime dtMinDate ;
DateTime dtMaxDate ;
dtMinDate = Convert.ToDateTime("04/25/04");
dtMaxDate = Convert.ToDateTime("10/17/04");
RangeValidator1.MinimumValue = dtMinDate.ToShortDateString () ;
RangeValidator1.MaximumValue = dtMaxDate.ToShortDateString () ;
TextBox1.Text = dtMaxDate.ToShortDateString();
RangeValidator1.ErrorMessage = "Not in Range of " + dtMinDate.ToShortDateString() + " to " +
dtMaxDate.ToShortDateString();
22.18 How to specifiy the hspace and vspace in a <asp:Image>?
VB.NET
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Image1.Attributes.Add("hspace", "50")
Image1.Attributes.Add("vspace", "50")
C#
Image1.Attributes.Add("hspace", "50") ;
Image1.Attributes.Add("vspace", "50") ;
22.19 How to disable status bar messages for Hyperlink Controls?
VB.NET
HyperLink1.Attributes.Add("onMouseOver", "window.status=' '; return true;")
C#
HyperLink1.Attributes.Add("onMouseOver", "window.status=' '; return true;") ;
22.20 How to get the list of all System.Web.UI.WebControls in my page?
<asp:Repeater runat="server" DataSource='<%# GetControls() %>' ID="Repeater1">

<HeaderTemplate>
<ul>
</HeaderTemplate>
<ItemTemplate>
<li>
<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Name") %>
</li>
</ItemTemplate>
<FooterTemplate>
</ul>
</FooterTemplate>
</asp:Repeater>
VB.NET
Protected Function GetControls() As ArrayList

Dim arrList As New ArrayList()
Dim t As Type
For Each t In GetType(Page).Assembly.GetTypes()
If t.Namespace = "System.Web.UI.WebControls" And GetType(Control).IsAssignableFrom(t) Then
arrList.Add(t)
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End If
Next
Return arrList
End Function 'GetControls
'In Page_Load
DataBind()
C#
protected ArrayList GetControls()

{
ArrayList arrList = new ArrayList();
foreach (Type t in typeof(Page ).Assembly.GetTypes())
{
if (t.Namespace == "System.Web.UI.WebControls" && typeof(Control).IsAssignableFrom(t))
arrList.Add(t);
}
return arrList;
}
//In Page_Load
DataBind();
22.21 How to set the vertical align of a TableCell programmatically?
VB.NET
Dim tbl As New TableCell()

'VerticalAlign is enumeration in System.Web.UI.WebControls namespace
tbl.VerticalAlign = VerticalAlign.Top
C#
TableCell tbl=new TableCell();

//VerticalAlign is enumeration in System.Web.UI.WebControls namespace
tbl.VerticalAlign = VerticalAlign.Top;
22.22 How to control viewstate on individual controls?
You can set the EnableViewState property of the control. You should disable viewstate for any control that doesn't
use it to gurantee optimum performance.
11. Table Control
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23.1 How to create a table control dynamically to populate data?
<asp:Table id="Table1" runat="server"></asp:Table>
VB.NET
Dim mycn As SqlConnection

Dim myda As SqlDataAdapter
Dim ds As DataSet
mycn = New SqlConnection("server = localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind")
myda = New SqlDataAdapter("Select Employeeid, FirstName , LastName from employees", mycn)
ds = New DataSet
myda.Fill(ds, "Employees")
Dim dc As DataColumn
Dim dr As DataRow
For Each dr In ds.Tables(0).Rows
Dim trow As New TableRow
For Each dc In ds.Tables(0).Columns
Dim tcell As New TableCell
tcell.Controls.Add(New LiteralControl(dr(dc.ColumnName).ToString))
trow.Cells.Add(tcell)
Next
Table1.Rows.Add(trow)
Next
C#
SqlConnection mycn ;
SqlDataAdapter myda ;
DataSet ds ;
mycn = new SqlConnection("server = localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind");
myda = new SqlDataAdapter("Select Employeeid, FirstName , LastName from employees", mycn);
ds = new DataSet();
myda.Fill(ds, "Employees");
TableRow trow ;
TableCell tcell;
foreach (DataRow dr in ds.Tables[0].Rows)
{
trow = new TableRow ();
foreach( DataColumn dc in ds.Tables[0].Columns)
{
tcell= new TableCell ();
tcell.Controls.Add(new LiteralControl(dr[dc.ColumnName].ToString()));
trow.Cells.Add(tcell);
}
Table1.Rows.Add(trow);
}
23.2 How to limit table cell size with long strings?
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Set style property for the table cell as
style="WORD-BREAK:break-all"
23.3 How to use a Table control to display data vertically?
<asp:Table id="Table1" runat="server"></asp:Table>
VB.NET
'Populate the DataSet ds

Dim dr As DataRow
Dim trow As New TableRow()
Dim tcellcolname As New TableCell()
'To Display the Column Names
tcellcolname.Text = dc.ColumnName
trow.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.Beige
tcellcolname.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.AliceBlue
'Populate the TableCell with the Column Name
tcellcolname.Controls.Add(New LiteralControl(dc.ColumnName.ToString))
Next
trow.Cells.Add(tcellcolname)
'To Display the Column Data
Dim tcellcoldata As New TableCell()
'Populate the TableCell with the Column Data
tcellcoldata.Controls.Add(New LiteralControl(dr(dc.ColumnName).ToString))
trow.Cells.Add(tcellcoldata)
Next
Table1.Rows.Add(trow)
Next
C#
//Populate the DataSet ds

foreach(DataColumn dc in ds.Tables[0].Columns )
{
TableRow trow = new TableRow();
TableCell tcellcolname = new TableCell() ;
foreach(DataRow dr in ds.Tables[0].Rows )
{
tcellcolname.Text = dc.ColumnName ;
trow.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.Beige ;
tcellcolname.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.AliceBlue ;
//Populate the TableCell with the Column Name
tcellcolname.Controls.Add(new LiteralControl(dc.ColumnName.ToString())) ;
}
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trow.Cells.Add(tcellcolname) ;
//To Display the Column Data
foreach(DataRow dr in ds.Tables[0].Rows )
{
TableCell tcellcoldata =new TableCell() ;
//Populate the TableCell with the Column Data
tcellcoldata.Controls.Add(new LiteralControl(dr[dc.ColumnName].ToString())) ;
trow.Cells.Add(tcellcoldata);
}
Table1.Rows.Add(trow) ;
}
23.4 Are there any IE specific performance imporvement possible with Table
Layout?
In IE5 and later, significantly faster Table Rendering is now possible. Here is some information in MSDN : Enhancing
Table Presentation.
Among other things, you can specific col specific widths using the colgroup tag or col tag and also set the visibility
of rows and columns using special styles.
12. DataGrid
Why do I get the Columns twice in the datagrid. I am using BoundColumns

and TemplateColumns in DataGrid?
Set the AutogenerateColumns= False. By Default it is set to true for a datagrid
25.2 How to Format and display currency with n decimal points in a

BoundColumn.
Set the Dataformatstring of the boundcolumn to {0:Nn} where n=> number of decimal points For more details refer
Format Function
25.3 How do I specify more than one parameter for my HyperlinkColumn?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" runat="server" AutoGenerateColumns="False">

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Sample Column">
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:Hyperlink runat="server" Text='<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "ProductName").ToString()%>'
NavigateUrl='<%# "page1.aspx?id=" + DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"ProductId").ToString() + "&Name=" +
DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"ProductName").ToString()%>' ID="Hyperlink1" NAME="Hyperlink1"/>
</ItemTemplate>
</asp:TemplateColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
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25.4 Why am I getting an 'AllowCustomPaging must be true and
VirtualItemCount must be set for a DataGrid with ID MyDataGrid when
AllowPaging is set to true and the selected datasource does not implement
ICollection' Error?
You are probably trying to implement paging in a DataGrid while binding the DataGrid with a DataReader. To fix this,
instead of using a DataReader use a DataSet
25.5 How do I use a "helper function" to change the column value as Boolean
in database to be displayed as Yes/No in Datagrid?

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Status">
<ItemTemplate>
<%#ShowStatus(bool.Parse(DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"Discontinued").ToString()))%>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
protected Function ShowStatus(ByVal someval as boolean)

If someval = true Then
ShowStatus = "Yes"
Else
ShowStatus = "No"
End If
End Function
C#
protected string ShowStatus(bool someval)

{
if (someval == true)
{
return "Yes";
}
else
{
return "No";
}
}
25.6 How to display only date part in the Datagrid if the Date is of DateTime
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datatype in the database?
Set the DateFormatString as {0:d}
25.7 How to open a new window with multiple parameters when clicked on a
hyperlink in a column in a datagrid?
The column should be defined as a TemplateColumn as follows and the NavigateUrl for that hyperlink can be set as
follows to open a new window with parameters varying based on the row in which the hyperlink is present.
<asp:TemplateColumn >
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:Hyperlink ID="Hyperlink2" Runat="Server"
NavigateUrl= <%#"javascript:my_window=window.open('webform2.aspx?id=" +
DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"productid").ToString() + "&Supplierid=" +
DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"SupplierID").ToString() +
"','my_window','width=300,height=300');my_window.focus()" %>
text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"ProductName").ToString() %>>
</asp:Hyperlink>
</ItemTemplate>
The above approach would avoid the problem of showing the screen of [Object] on the parent page
25.8 How to display hierarchical data in a DataGrid?
Check out Denis Bauer's custom control HierarGrid
25.9 How do I conditionally set the text color of a cell in my Datagrid based
on the cell's/fields's value?
In the ItemDataBound event you can access the Cells() collection of the current Datagrid item (or row) and set it's
ForeColor.
<asp:DataGrid OnItemDataBound="ItemDB" id="DataGrid1" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
protected Sub ItemDB(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)

If (e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Item Or _
e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.AlternatingItem) Then
If e.Item.DataItem(6) > 15 Then
e.Item.Cells(6).ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Green
Else
e.Item.Cells(6).ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Red
End If
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End If
End Sub
C#
protected void ItemDB(object sender, System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e)

{
if((e.Item.ItemType ==ListItemType.Item) || (e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.AlternatingItem) )
{
if (Convert.ToInt16 (e.Item.Cells[6].Text) >15 )
{
e.Item.Cells[6].ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Green;
}
else
{
e.Item.Cells[6].ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Red;
}
}
}
In Cells[x]/Cells(x) x=> index number to the list of fields in the row.
25.10 When I open my new window using Javascript, all elements appear
great, but the original window just displays [Object] why?
Check out How to open a new window with multiple parameters using datagrid?
25.11 How to populate a DataGrid using a DataReader?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
Use Namespace System.Data.SqlClient
VB.NET
Dim cn As SqlConnection
Dim cmd As SqlCommand
Dim rdr As SqlDataReader

'Put user code to initialize the page here
Try
cn = New SqlConnection("server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind")
cmd = New SqlCommand("select * from employees ", cn)
cn.Open()
rdr = cmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection)
DataGrid1.DataSource = rdr
Catch ex As Exception
Response.Write(ex.Message.ToString())
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Finally
rdr.Close()
cn.Close()
End Try
End Sub 'Page_Load
C#
SqlConnection cn ;
SqlCommand cmd ;
SqlDataReader rdr ;
{
try
{
cn = new SqlConnection("server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind");
cmd = new SqlCommand( "select * from employees ", cn);
cn.Open();
rdr = cmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection );
DataGrid1.DataSource = rdr;
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
Response.Write (ex.Message.ToString ());
}
finally
{
rdr.Close();
cn.Close();
}
}
25.12 How to populate a DataGrid using a DataSet?
Use the namespace System.Data.SqlClient
VB.NET
Dim da As SqlDataAdapter
Dim ds As DataSet
cn = New SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind")
da = New SqlDataAdapter("Select * from products", cn)
ds = New DataSet
da.Fill(ds, "Products")
DataGrid1.DataSource = ds.Tables(0)
'DataGrid1.DataSource = ds
'DataGrid1.DataSource = ds.Tables("Product")
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End Sub
C#
SqlConnection cn;
SqlDataAdapter da;
DataSet ds;
{
cn= new SqlConnection ("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind");
da= new SqlDataAdapter ("SELECT * FROM Products ", cn);
ds= new DataSet ();
da.Fill (ds, "Product");
DataGrid1.DataSource =ds.Tables[0];
//DataGrid1.DataSource= ds;
//DataGrid1.DataSource= ds.Tables["Products"];
}
25.13 Why do I get "Could not lock file" and "cannot open file" exceptions
when bound to a mdb file?
You could get this error for the following reasons:
1. When you create a project afresh, add a new OleDbDataAdapter to the form and link to the mdb file, the
connection object created in the process will keep an open connection to the mdb file which is what will
cause the above "Could not lock file" exception during runtime. To workaround this, go to "Server Explorer"
in your IDE, right click on the corresponding "Connection entry" and select Close Connection. This should
fix the problem.
2. The "cannot open file" exception could then occur if you have not provided enough permissions on the mdb
file to allow the .net runtime to lock it. To ensure enough permissions, open it's properties, select the
Security tab and add a "Everyone" account granting "Full Control" to it. This should let the .net runtime lock
the file.
25.14 I am binding the DataGrid to a datasource at runtime. After binding I

want to populate a listbox with the column headers from the datagrid. How
can I reference the column headertext for each column in the datagrid and
then add them to my listbox?
In the ItemDataBound Event write following code VB.NET
Dim i As Integer = 0
If e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Header Then
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For i = 0 To e.Item.Cells.Count -1
Me.ListBox1.Items.Add(e.Item.Cells(i).Text)
Next
End If
C#
if (e.Item.ItemType== ListItemType.Header)
{
for(int i = 0; i <= e.Item.Cells.Count-1 ; i++)
{
this.ListBox1.Items.Add(new ListItem(e.Item.Cells[i].Text));
}
}
25.15 When I try to do an Update from my Datagrid, I keep getting the

old/original values. Why?
This could happen if you are calling .DataBind everytime the Page is loaded
To avoid this call Databind only for the first request and not for subsequent postbacks.
VB.NET
if not Page.IsPostBack then

'Your databinding code
end if
C#
if (!Page.IsPostBack)
{
'Your databinding code
}
25.16 How can I sort a BoundColumn?
Set the SortExpression to the Field Name
25.17 How can I hide the HeaderText of the DataGrid?
Set the ShowHeader property of the DataGrid to false
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25.18 How to add a mailto link inside a datagrid?
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Email Address" HeaderStyle-Font-Bold="True">

<ItemTemplate>
<a href="Mailto:<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"email").ToString() %>">
<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"email").ToString() %>
</a>
</ItemTemplate>
25.19 How to do Simple sorting using DataGrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AllowSorting =True OnSortCommand ="SortData" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

BindDataGrid("ProductId")
End If
End Sub
Protected Sub SortData(ByVal source As Object, ByVal e As

System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridSortCommandEventArgs)
BindDataGrid(e.SortExpression.ToString())
End Sub
Sub BindDataGrid(ByVal sortfield As String)

'Fill the Dataset
'.....
Dim dv As DataView = ds.Tables(0).DefaultView
dv.Sort = sortfield
DataGrid1.DataSource = dv
End Sub
C#

{
if(! Page.IsPostBack )
{
BindDataGrid("ProductId");
}
}
protected void SortData(Object source, System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridSortCommandEventArgs e )
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{
BindDataGrid(e.SortExpression.ToString());
}
void BindDataGrid(string sortfield)

{
//Fill the Dataset
//.....
DataView dv = ds.Tables[0].DefaultView;
dv.Sort = sortfield;
DataGrid1.DataSource = dv;
}
25.20 How to do Paging using DataGrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AllowPaging =true PageSize =5 OnPageIndexChanged ="PageData"

runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

Binddata()
End If
End Sub
Protected Sub PageData(ByVal source As Object, ByVal e As

System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridPageChangedEventArgs)
DataGrid1.CurrentPageIndex = e.NewPageIndex
Binddata()
End Sub
Sub Binddata()
'Populate the DataGrid using DataSet
End Sub
C#

{
{
Binddata();
}
}
protected void PageData(Object source , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridPageChangedEventArgs e )

{
DataGrid1.CurrentPageIndex = e.NewPageIndex;
Binddata();
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}
void Binddata()
{
//Populate the DataGrid using DataSet
}
25.21 How to display an image field in each row of DataGrid?
If the image field is a string representing a image file name, then:
...
<asp:TemplateColumn>
<ItemTemplate>
<img src='<%#DataBinder.Eval (Container.DataItem, "Photo")%>'>
</ItemTemplate>
...
25.22 How to get the DataField name of a BoundColumn from code-behind?
Try
VB.NET
Dim bc As BoundColumn = CType(Me.DataGrid1.Columns(1), BoundColumn)

Response.Write(bc.DataField)
C# C#
BoundColumn bc = (BoundColumn)this.DataGrid1.Columns[1];
Response.Write(bc.DataField);
25.23 How to confirm delete in DataGrid using PushButton?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AutoGenerateColumns="False" OnDeleteCommand ="DelCmd" OnItemCreated

="ItemCrt" DataKeyField="Employeeid" runat="server">
<Columns>
<asp:ButtonColumn Text="Delete" ButtonType="PushButton" CommandName="Delete"></asp:ButtonColumn>
<asp:BoundColumn DataField="firstname" HeaderText="First Name"></asp:BoundColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
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VB.NET
Dim sqlStmt As String

Dim conString As String
Dim cn As SqlConnection = Nothing
Dim da As SqlDataAdapter = Nothing
Dim ds As DataSet
Private Sub Page_Load(sender As Object, e As System.EventArgs)

conString = "server=localhost;database=Northwind;uid=sa;pwd=;"
cn = New SqlConnection(conString)
BindData()
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Sub BindData()
sqlStmt = "select * from emp "
ds = New DataSet()
da = New SqlDataAdapter(sqlStmt, cn)
da.Fill(ds, "t1")
End Sub 'BindData
Protected Sub ItemCrt(sender As Object, e As DataGridItemEventArgs)

Select Case e.Item.ItemType
Case ListItemType.Item, ListItemType.AlternatingItem
Dim btn As Button = CType(e.Item.Cells(0).Controls(0), Button)
btn.Attributes.Add("onclick", "return confirm('are you sure you want to delete this')")
Exit
End Select
End Sub 'ItemCrt
Protected Sub DelCmd(sender As [Object], e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

DeleteRow(Me.DataGrid1.DataKeys(e.Item.ItemIndex).ToString())
BindData()
End Sub 'DelCmd
Private Sub DeleteRow(empid As String)

Dim cmd As New SqlCommand("DELETE FROM Emp WHERE employeeid =" + empid, cn)
cn.Open()
cmd.ExecuteNonQuery()
cn.Close()
End Sub 'DeleteRow
C#
string sqlStmt ;
string conString ;
SqlConnection cn =null;
SqlDataAdapter da =null;
DataSet ds;

{
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conString = "server=localhost;database=Northwind;uid=sa;pwd=;";
cn = new SqlConnection(conString);
{
BindData();
}
}
void BindData()
{
sqlStmt = "select * from emp ";
ds= new DataSet ();
da = new SqlDataAdapter (sqlStmt, cn);
da.Fill (ds,"t1");
}
protected void ItemCrt(object sender, DataGridItemEventArgs e)

{
switch(e.Item.ItemType)
{
case ListItemType.Item:
case ListItemType.AlternatingItem:
{
Button btn = (Button)e.Item.Cells[0].Controls[0];
btn.Attributes.Add("onclick",
"return confirm('are you sure you want to delete this')");
break;
}
}
}
protected void DelCmd(Object sender , DataGridCommandEventArgs e )

{
DeleteRow (this.DataGrid1.DataKeys[e.Item.ItemIndex].ToString());
BindData();
}
private void DeleteRow(string empid)

{
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("DELETE FROM Emp WHERE employeeid ="+ empid ,cn);
cn.Open();
cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
cn.Close();
}
25.24 How to do Bidirectional Sorting in the DataGrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnSortCommand ="SortDataGrid" runat="server" AllowSorting="True"

EnableViewState="False"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
Protected SQLStmt As String = "Select * from Products "

Dim myconnection As SqlConnection
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Dim ds As DataSet
Dim strConn As String
binddata()
End Sub
Sub binddata()
strConn = "Server=localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind;"
myconnection = New SqlConnection(strConn)
myda = New SqlDataAdapter(SQLStmt, myconnection)
ds = New DataSet
myda.Fill(ds, "AllTables")
End Sub
Protected Sub SortDataGrid(ByVal source As Object, ByVal e As

If ViewState("SortOrder") Is Nothing Then
ViewState("SortOrder") = " ASC"
ElseIf ViewState("SortOrder") = " ASC" Then
ViewState("SortOrder") = " DESC"
Else
ViewState("SortOrder") = " ASC"
End If
SQLStmt = SQLStmt & " ORDER BY " & e.SortExpression & " " & ViewState("SortOrder")
binddata()
End Sub
C#
SqlConnection myconnection ;
SqlDataAdapter myda ;
DataSet ds ;
String strConn ;
string SQLStmt= "Select * from Products ";
{
binddata();
}
void binddata()
{
strConn = "Server=localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind;";
myconnection =new SqlConnection(strConn);
myda = new SqlDataAdapter(SQLStmt, myconnection);
ds = new DataSet();
myda.Fill(ds, "AllTables");
}
protected void SortDataGrid(object source , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridSortCommandEventArgs e )

{
if (ViewState["SortOrder"] ==null)
{
ViewState["SortOrder"] = " ASC";
}
else if (ViewState["SortOrder"].ToString () == " ASC" )
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{
ViewState["SortOrder"] = " DESC";
}
else
{
ViewState["SortOrder"] = " ASC";
}
SQLStmt = SQLStmt + " ORDER BY " + e.SortExpression.ToString () + " " + ViewState["SortOrder"];
binddata();
}
25.25 How to have mutually exclusive radiobutton controls in a datagrid.
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AutoGenerateColumns="False" runat="server">

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="FirstName">
<ItemTemplate>
<input type="radio" name="optSelectedName"
value=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "FirstName") %>
onclick="javascript:txtFname.value = this.value;"><%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "FirstName") %>
<br>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
<div style="VISIBILITY: hidden">
<asp:TextBox ID="txtFname" Runat="server" />
</div>
VB.NET

'Bind the Datagrid with dataSet
End Sub
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click

Response.Write("You have selected :" & txtFname.Text)
End Sub
C#

{
//Bind the datagrid to dataset
}
private void Button1_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
Response.Write("You have selected :" + txtFname.Text);
}
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25.26 How to add a TemplateColumn dynamically to the datagrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AutoGenerateColumns=False runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
Create class
Public Class newLabelColumn

Implements ITemplate
Public Sub New()

End Sub 'New
'Add constructor stuff here

Public Sub InstantiateIn(ByVal container As Control) Implements System.Web.UI.ITemplate.InstantiateIn
Dim label1 As New Label
AddHandler label1.DataBinding, AddressOf Me.BindLabelColumn
container.Controls.Add(label1)
End Sub 'InstantiateIn
Public Sub BindLabelColumn(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As EventArgs)

Dim lbl As Label = CType(sender, Label)
Dim container As DataGridItem = CType(lbl.NamingContainer, DataGridItem)
Dim strVals As [String] = Convert.ToString(DataBinder.Eval(CType(container, DataGridItem).DataItem,
"LastName")) + ", " + Convert.ToString(DataBinder.Eval(CType(container, DataGridItem).DataItem, "FirstName"))
lbl.Text = strVals
End Sub 'BindLabelColumn
End Class 'newLabelColumn
'Fill the Dataset

Dim objtc As New TemplateColumn
objtc.HeaderText = "Full Name"
objtc.ItemTemplate = New newLabelColumn
DataGrid1.Columns.Add(objtc)
C#
Create class
public class newLabelColumn : ITemplate

{
public newLabelColumn()
{
//Add constructor stuff here
}
public void InstantiateIn(Control container)
{
Label label1 = new Label();
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label1.DataBinding += new EventHandler(this.BindLabelColumn);
container.Controls.Add(label1);
}
public void BindLabelColumn(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
Label lbl = (Label)sender;
DataGridItem container = (DataGridItem)lbl.NamingContainer ;
String strVals =
Convert.ToString(DataBinder.Eval(((DataGridItem)container).DataItem, "LastName")) + ", "
+
Convert.ToString(DataBinder.Eval(((DataGridItem)container).DataItem, "FirstName")) ;
lbl.Text = strVals;
}
}
//Fill the DataSet

TemplateColumn objtc = new TemplateColumn();
objtc.HeaderText = "Full Name";
objtc.ItemTemplate = new newLabelColumn();
DataGrid1.Columns.Add(objtc);
25.27 How to edit data in the DataGrid using a TemplateColumn?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AutoGenerateColumns=False OnCancelCommand ="CancelCmd" OnEditCommand

="EditCmd"
OnUpdateCommand ="UpdateCmd" DataKeyField="Employeeid" runat="server">
<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText ="Employee Information">
<ItemTemplate >
<asp:label ID="lblLastName" Runat=server text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"Lastname")%>></asp:Label>
, <asp:label ID="lblFirstName" Runat=server text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"Firstname")%>></asp:Label>
<br>
<asp:label ID="lblTitle" Runat=server text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Title")%>>
</ItemTemplate>
<EditItemTemplate >
<asp:TextBox runat=server ID="txtLastName" Text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"lastname")%>></asp:TextBox>
<asp:RequiredFieldValidator id="rqdfldLastName" Display ="Static" Runat =server ErrorMessage ="*"
ControlToValidate ="txtLastName">
<asp:TextBox runat=server ID="txtFirstName" text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"Firstname")%>></asp:TextBox>
<asp:RequiredFieldValidator id="rqdfldFirstName" Display ="Static" Runat =server ErrorMessage ="*"
ControlToValidate ="txtFirstName">
<asp:TextBox runat=server ID="txtTitle" Text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"title")%>></asp:TextBox>
</EditItemTemplate>
<asp:EditCommandColumn ButtonType="PushButton" CancelText="Cancel" EditText="Edit"
UpdateText="Update"></asp:EditCommandColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
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VB.NET

BindGrid()
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Sub BindGrid()
'Bind the Datagrid with dataSet
End Sub 'BindGrid
Protected Sub EditCmd(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

DataGrid1.EditItemIndex = CInt(e.Item.ItemIndex)
BindGrid()
End Sub 'EditCmd
Public Sub CancelCmd(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

DataGrid1.EditItemIndex = -1
BindGrid()
End Sub 'CancelCmd
Protected Sub UpdateCmd(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

If Page.IsValid Then
sqlStmt = "UPDATE Employees SET LastName = @LastName, FirstName=@FirstName,Title=@Title where
EmployeeId = @EmployeeId"
cmd = New SqlCommand(sqlStmt, cn)
Dim LastName, FirstName, Title As String
LastName = CType(e.Item.FindControl("txtLastName"), TextBox).Text
FirstName = CType(e.Item.FindControl("txtFirstName"), TextBox).Text
Title = CType(e.Item.FindControl("txtTitle"), TextBox).Text
Dim EmployeeId As Integer = CInt(DataGrid1.DataKeys(CInt(e.Item.ItemIndex)))
cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@LastName", LastName))

cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@FirstName", FirstName))
cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@Title", Title))
cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@EmployeeId", EmployeeId))
Try
cn.Open()
Response.Write(ex.Message.ToString())
End Try
BindGrid()
End If
End Sub 'UpdateCmd
C#
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{
{
BindGrid();
}
}
void BindGrid()
{
//Bind the DataGrid with dataset
}
protected void EditCmd(object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)

{
DataGrid1.EditItemIndex = (int)e.Item.ItemIndex;
BindGrid();
}
public void CancelCmd(object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)

{
DataGrid1.EditItemIndex = -1;
BindGrid();
}
string sqlStmt;
string conString;
SqlConnection cn;
SqlCommand cmd;
protected void UpdateCmd(object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)
{
if (Page.IsValid)
{
sqlStmt = "UPDATE Employees SET LastName = @LastName, FirstName=@FirstName,Title=@Title where
EmployeeId = @EmployeeId";
cmd = new SqlCommand(sqlStmt, cn);
string LastName , FirstName , Title;
LastName = ((TextBox )e.Item.FindControl ("txtLastName")).Text ;
FirstName = ((TextBox )e.Item.FindControl ("txtFirstName")).Text ;
Title = ((TextBox )e.Item.FindControl ("txtTitle")).Text ;
int EmployeeId =(int) DataGrid1.DataKeys[(int)e.Item.ItemIndex];
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@LastName", LastName));

cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@FirstName",FirstName ));
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@Title", Title ));
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@EmployeeId",EmployeeId ));
try
{
cn.Open();
}
catch(Exception ex)
{
Response.Write (ex.Message.ToString () );
}
BindGrid();
}
}
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25.28 How do I use Validator controls while editing data in the DataGrid?
Yes, you can use the Asp.Net validation controls inside a Datagrid. You'll need to use a TemplateColumn, and on the
TextBoxes (or other controls) in your EditItemTemplate, be sure to give them an ID. Then specify that ID as the
ControlToValidate for the validation control.
Refer How to edit data in DataGrid using TemplateColumn?
25.29 How to highlight the Column that is sorted in a DataGrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemDataBound ="ItemDB" AllowSorting="True" OnSortCommand="SortData"

VB.NET

BindDataGrid("ProductId")
End If
End Sub
Protected Sub SortData(ByVal source As Object, ByVal e As

BindDataGrid(e.SortExpression.ToString())
End Sub
Sub BindDataGrid(ByVal sortfield As String)

ViewState("SortExpression") = sortfield
'Fill the DataSet
dv.Sort = sortfield
DataGrid1.DataSource = dv
End Sub
Protected Sub ItemDB(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)

Dim dv As DataView = DataGrid1.DataSource
Dim dc As DataColumnCollection = dv.Table.Columns
If ViewState("SortExpression") <> "" Then
e.Item.Cells(dc.IndexOf(dc(ViewState("SortExpression")))).BackColor = Color.BlueViolet
e.Item.Cells(dc.IndexOf(dc(ViewState("SortExpression")))).ForeColor = Color.AntiqueWhite
End If
End If
End Sub
C#

{
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{
BindDataGrid("ProductId");
}
}
protected void SortData(Object source, System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridSortCommandEventArgs e )

{
BindDataGrid(e.SortExpression.ToString());
}
void BindDataGrid(string sortfield)

{
ViewState["SortExpression"] = sortfield;
//Fill the dataset
DataView dv = ds.Tables[0].DefaultView;
dv.Sort = sortfield;
DataGrid1.DataSource = dv;
}
protected void ItemDB(object sender ,System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e )

{
DataView dv =(DataView) DataGrid1.DataSource;
DataColumnCollection dc = dv.Table.Columns;
if (e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Header )
{
if (ViewState["SortExpression"].ToString()!= "")
{
e.Item.Cells[dc.IndexOf( dc[ViewState["SortExpression"].ToString ()])].BackColor = Color.BlueViolet;
e.Item.Cells[dc.IndexOf(dc[ViewState["SortExpression"].ToString ()])].ForeColor = Color.AntiqueWhite;
}
}
}
25.30 How to create a Drilldown DataGrid?
Refer ASP.NET Reports Starter Kit DrillDown Overview
25.31 How to set a Datagrid Column to invisible when that Column is an

AutoGeneratedColumn?
In the DataGrid's declaration, add the following code in OnItemDataBound event
VB.NET
Dim dv As DataView = DataGrid1.DataSource 'Bind you DataGrid1 in Page_Load to DataView

e.Item.Cells(dc.IndexOf(dc("field_name))).Visible = false
C#
DataView dv = DataGrid1.DataSource ;//Bind you DataGrid1 in Page_Load to DataView

DataColumnCollection dc = dv.Table.Columns;
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e.Item.Cells[dc.IndexOf(dc["field_name"])].Visible = false;
25.32 How to use the DataFormatString to format DataGrid data dynamically?
In the ItemDataBound Event of DataGrid write following code.
VB.NET
Dim ds As DataSet = CType(DataGrid1.DataSource, DataSet)

Dim dcCol As DataColumnCollection = dv.Table.Columns
If e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Item Or e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.AlternatingItem Then
e.Item.Cells(dcCol.IndexOf(dcCol("UnitPrice"))).Text = DataBinder.Eval(e.Item.DataItem, "UnitPrice", "{0:c}")
End If
C#
DataSet ds = (DataSet)DataGrid1.DataSource ;
DataView dv = ds.Tables[0].DefaultView ;
DataColumnCollection dcCol = dv.Table.Columns ;
if ((e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Item )||( e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.AlternatingItem ))
{
e.Item.Cells[dcCol.IndexOf (dcCol ["UnitPrice"])].Text = DataBinder.Eval(e.Item.DataItem, "UnitPrice", "{0:c}");
}
25.33 How to set the maxlength of a textbox (in the EditTemplate of

DataGrid) based on a field value in the record?
<EditItemTemplate>
<asp:TextBox runat="server" id="txtField" MaxLength='<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "FieldSize") %>'
/>
</EditItemTemplate>
25.34 How to add an attribute to the Table generated by the DataGrid?
VB.NET
'Bind DataGrid
DataGrid1.Attributes.Add ("Description", "This table displays Product Description" )
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C#
//Bind DataGrid
DataGrid1.Attributes.Add ("Description", "This table displays Product Description" );
Note : By doing a ViewSource you can find the Attribute Description for the Table that displays the DataGrid data
25.35 Why do I get the error message " CS1502: The best overloaded method
match for 'xxx(string)' has some invalid arguments " when I use Helper
function in DataGrid?
The function xxx() is expecting a string, but DataBinder.Eval() returns an object. So you must cast the result of
DataBinder.Eval() to a string (or, in this case, just use .ToString()).
i.e, in your template do:
<%#xxx(DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "field_name").ToString()) %>
VB.NET
<%#xxx(DataBinder.Eval (CStr(DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "field_name")) )%>
C#
<%# xxx((string) DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "field_name"))%>
Either of these should work.
25.36 How to confirm delete in DataGrid using LinkButton?
<script>
function confirmmsg()
{
if (confirm("Do you want to delete record?")==true)
return true;
else
return false;
}
</script>
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AutoGenerateColumns="False" DataKeyField="Employeeid"

OnItemCommand="ItemCmd" OnItemDataBound="ItemDB" runat="server">
<Columns>
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<asp:BoundColumn DataField="firstname" HeaderText="First Name"></asp:BoundColumn>
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:LinkButton id="btnDelete" runat="server" Text="Delete" CommandName="Delete"
CausesValidation="false"></asp:LinkButton>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

Dim cn As SqlConnection = Nothing
Dim da As SqlDataAdapter = Nothing
Dim ds As DataSet

BindData()
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Sub BindData()
sqlStmt = "select * from emp "
ds = New DataSet()
da = New SqlDataAdapter(sqlStmt, cn)
da.Fill(ds, "t1")
End Sub 'BindData
Protected Sub ItemDB(sender As Object, e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)

Select Case e.Item.ItemType
Case ListItemType.Item, ListItemType.AlternatingItem
Dim btn As LinkButton = CType(e.Item.FindControl("btnDelete"), LinkButton)
btn.Attributes.Add("onclick", "return confirmmsg();")
Exit
End Select
End Sub 'ItemDB
Protected Sub ItemCmd(sender As Object, e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs)

If e.CommandName = "Delete" Then
Me.DeleteRow(Me.DataGrid1.DataKeys(e.Item.ItemIndex).ToString())
End If
BindData()
End Sub 'ItemCmd
Private Sub DeleteRow(empid As String)

Dim cmd As New SqlCommand("DELETE FROM Emp WHERE employeeid =" + empid, cn)
cn.Open()
cn.Close()
End Sub 'DeleteRow
C#
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string sqlStmt ;
string conString ;
SqlDataAdapter da =null;
DataSet ds;
{
{
BindData();
}
}
void BindData()
{
sqlStmt = "select * from emp ";
ds= new DataSet ();
da = new SqlDataAdapter (sqlStmt, cn);
da.Fill (ds,"t1");
}

{
switch(e.Item.ItemType)
{
case ListItemType.Item:
case ListItemType.AlternatingItem:
{
LinkButton btn = (LinkButton)e.Item.FindControl("btnDelete");
btn.Attributes.Add("onclick", "return confirmmsg();");
break;
}
}
}
protected void ItemCmd(object sender, System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs e)

{
if(e.CommandName == "Delete")
{
this.DeleteRow(this.DataGrid1.DataKeys[e.Item.ItemIndex].ToString());
}
BindData();
}
private void DeleteRow(string empid)

{
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("DELETE FROM Emp WHERE employeeid ="+ empid ,cn);
cn.Open();
cn.Close();
}
25.37 How to hide and show a Column based on the authenticated user?
In the DataGrid_ItemDataBound Event write the following code
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VB.NET
If Not User.Identity.IsAuthenticated Then

e.Item.Cells(1).Visible = False
End If
C#
if ( ! User.Identity.IsAuthenticated )
{
e.Item.Cells[1].Visible =false;
}
25.38 How to use a dropdownlist in a DataGrid?
Step 1: Display the Data in the Datagrid Initially the Datagrid is populated with the records in the db The field
Discontinued is of data type bit in the db i.e 0/1.
To display it as yes/no in the Datagrid a helper function ShowVal(...) is called
Step 2: To Edit the Datagrid ,
When the edit button is clicked it should display field Discontinued as Yes/No
• To update the record the user should get a choice to Select Yes/No using dropdownlist
• By default the dropdownlist should be set to the value in the database
o So the DataSource property of the dropdownlist is set to BindTheDiscontinued()
o and OnPreRender property does the task of setting the value from the db to the dropdownlist
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" AutoGenerateColumns="False" DataKeyField="ProductID"

OnUpdateCommand="DataGrid1_Update"
OnEditCommand="DataGrid1_Edit" OnCancelCommand="DataGrid1_Cancel" runat="server">
<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Discontinued">
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:Label ID="lblDiscontinued" Text='<%#ShowVal(Convert.ToBoolean( DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"Discontinued").ToString()) )%>' Runat="server" />
</ItemTemplate>
<EditItemTemplate>
<asp:Label runat="server" id="lblProductID" Visible="False" Text='<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"ProductId") %>'/>
<asp:Label ID="lblEditDiscontinued"
Text='<%#ShowVal(Convert.ToBoolean(DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Discontinued").ToString() ))%>'
Runat="server" />
<asp:DropDownList id="ddlDiscontinued" DataSource="<%# BindTheDiscontinued() %>"
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OnPreRender="SetDropDownIndex" DataTextField="Discontinued" DataValueField="Discontinued" runat="server" />
</EditItemTemplate>
<asp:EditCommandColumn EditText="Edit" CancelText="Cancel" UpdateText="Update" ItemStyle-Width="100px"

HeaderText="Commands" />
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
Code Behind VB.NET
Dim strDiscontinued As String

Dim obj As GetData
Dim strSql As String
Dim ds As DataSet
Dim dr As SqlDataReader

strConn = "server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind"
BindGrid()
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
'To Bind the DataGrid

Sub BindGrid()
obj = New GetData
strSql = "Select productid, discontinued from Products"
ds = obj.GetDataFromTable(strSql, strConn)
End Sub 'BindGrid
'To display Yes/No for True/False

Protected Function ShowVal(ByVal blnval As Boolean) As String
If blnval = True Then
Return "Yes"
Else
Return "No"
End If
End Function 'ShowVal
'Bind the Data to the dropdownlist in the EditTemplate

Protected Function BindTheDiscontinued() As SqlDataReader
obj = New GetData
strSql = "SELECT distinct 'Discontinued' ="
strSql += " CASE "
strSql += " WHEN Discontinued = 1 Then 'Yes'"
strSql += " ELSE 'No'"
strSql += " END "
strSql += " From Products "
dr = obj.GetSingleDataUsingReader(strSql, strConn)
Return dr
End Function 'BindTheDiscontinued
'Set the Text of the Dropdownlist to the field value in Database

Protected Sub SetDropDownIndex(ByVal sender As [Object], ByVal e As System.EventArgs)
Dim ed As DropDownList
ed = CType(sender, DropDownList)
ed.SelectedIndex = ed.Items.IndexOf(ed.Items.FindByText(strDiscontinued))
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End Sub 'SetDropDownIndex
'For Edit Update Cancel

Public Sub DataGrid1_Edit(ByVal sender As [Object], ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)
strDiscontinued = CType(e.Item.FindControl("lblDiscontinued"), Label).Text
BindGrid()
End Sub 'DataGrid1_Edit
Public Sub DataGrid1_Update(ByVal sender As [Object], ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

Dim TempList As DropDownList
Dim TempValue As [String]
TempList = CType(e.Item.FindControl("ddlDiscontinued"), DropDownList)
TempValue = TempList.SelectedItem.Value
'Place update code here
Response.Write(TempValue)
BindGrid()
End Sub 'DataGrid1_Update
Public Sub DataGrid1_Cancel(ByVal sender As [Object], ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

BindGrid()
End Sub 'DataGrid1_Cancel
'Functions used in Class GetData.cs

Dim mycmd As SqlCommand
Dim ds As DataSet
Dim myReader As SqlDataReader
Public Function GetDataFromTable(ByVal strSQL As String, ByVal strConnString As String) As DataSet

Try
strConn = strConnString
mycn = New SqlConnection(strConn)
myda = New SqlDataAdapter(strSQL, mycn)
ds = New DataSet
myda.Fill(ds, "Table")
Return ds
Throw New Exception(ex.Message.ToString())
Finally
mycn.Close()
End Try
End Function 'GetDataFromTable
Public Function GetSingleDataUsingReader(ByVal strSQL As String, ByVal strConnString As String) As SqlDataReader

Try
strConn = strConnString
mycmd = New SqlCommand(strSQL, mycn)
mycn.Open()
myReader = mycmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection)
Return myReader
Throw New Exception(ex.Message.ToString())
Finally
End Try 'mycn.Close ();
End Function 'GetSingleDataUsingReader
C#
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string strDiscontinued;
GetData obj;
string strSql;
string strConn;
DataSet ds;
SqlDataReader dr;
{
strConn ="server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind";
{
BindGrid();
}
}
//To Bind the DataGrid

void BindGrid()
{
obj=new GetData ();
strSql = "Select productid, discontinued from Products";
ds=obj.GetDataFromTable (strSql ,strConn);
}
//To display Yes/No for True/False

protected string ShowVal(bool blnval)
{
if (blnval==true)
{
return "Yes";
}
else
{
return "No";
}
}
//Bind the Data to the dropdownlist in the EditTemplate

protected SqlDataReader BindTheDiscontinued()
{
obj=new GetData ();
strSql ="SELECT distinct 'Discontinued' =" ;
strSql+=" CASE ";
strSql+=" WHEN Discontinued = 1 Then 'Yes'" ;
strSql+=" ELSE 'No'" ;
strSql+=" END " ;
strSql+=" From Products ";
dr=obj.GetSingleDataUsingReader (strSql ,strConn);
return dr;
}
//Set the Text of the Dropdownlist to the field value in Database
protected void SetDropDownIndex(Object sender ,System.EventArgs e )

{
DropDownList ed ;
ed = (DropDownList) sender;
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ed.SelectedIndex = ed.Items.IndexOf(ed.Items.FindByText(strDiscontinued));
}
//For Edit Update Cancel

public void DataGrid1_Edit(Object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)
{
strDiscontinued = ((Label )e.Item.FindControl("lblDiscontinued")).Text;
BindGrid();
}
public void DataGrid1_Update(Object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)

{
DropDownList TempList ;
String TempValue ;
TempList = (DropDownList) e.Item.FindControl("ddlDiscontinued");
TempValue = TempList.SelectedItem.Value;
//Place update code here
Response.Write (TempValue);
BindGrid();
}
public void DataGrid1_Cancel(Object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)
{
BindGrid();
}
//Functions used in Class GetData.cs
SqlConnection mycn;
SqlDataAdapter myda;
SqlCommand mycmd;
DataSet ds;
String strConn;
SqlDataReader myReader;
public DataSet GetDataFromTable(string strSQL ,string strConnString)
{
try
{
strConn=strConnString;
mycn = new SqlConnection(strConn);
myda = new SqlDataAdapter (strSQL, mycn);
ds= new DataSet ();
myda.Fill (ds,"Table");
return ds;
}
catch(Exception ex)
{
throw new Exception (ex.Message.ToString ());
}
finally
{
mycn.Close ();
}
}
public SqlDataReader GetSingleDataUsingReader(string strSQL ,string strConnString)

{
try
{
strConn=strConnString;
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mycmd = new SqlCommand (strSQL, mycn);
mycn.Open ();
myReader=mycmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection );
return myReader;
}
catch(Exception ex)
{
throw new Exception (ex.Message.ToString ());
}
finally
{
//mycn.Close ();
}
}
25.39 How to set a different color for every alternate row of a datagrid?
Use the Tag <AlternatingItemStyle>
25.40 How to add a counter column to a DataGrid?
<asp:Datagrid id="Datagrid1" runat="server">

<Columns>
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:Label id="Label1" Runat ="server" > <%#getCount%> </asp:Label>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:Datagrid>
Code behind
VB.NET
Dim count As Integer

protected function getCount() As Integer
count = count + 1
Return count
End Function

'Populate the Datagrid populating data from the database
'.....
End Sub
C#
int count =0;

protected int getCount()
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{
count = count + 1;
return count;
}

{
//Populate the Datagrid populating data from the database
//....
}
25.41 How to change the HeaderText of the Datagrid?
Method 1 : Set the HeaderText Property of the BoundColumn/TemplateColumn

<Columns>
<asp:BoundColumn DataField="EmployeeID" HeaderText="Employee ID">
</asp:BoundColumn>
<asp:BoundColumn DataField="FirstName" HeaderText="First Name">
</asp:BoundColumn>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="LastName">
<ItemTemplate>
<#%DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "LastName").ToString()%>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
Method 2 : Dynamically change the HeaderText in the ItemDataBound Event of the DataGrid
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemDataBound="ItemDB" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

'Populate the DataGrid
End Sub
protected Sub ItemDB(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)

e.Item.Cells(0).Text = "Employee ID"
e.Item.Cells(1).Text = "First Name"
e.Item.Cells(2).Text = "Last Name"
End If
End Sub
C#
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{
//Populate the DataGrid
}
protected void ItemDB(Object sender ,System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e )

{
if (e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Header)
{
e.Item.Cells[0].Text = "Employee ID";
e.Item.Cells[1].Text = "First Name";
e.Item.Cells[2].Text = "Last Name";
}
}
25.42 How to select a record in the datagrid and start editing/updating the
record using textboxes?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemCommand="ItemCommand"

style="Z-INDEX: 101; LEFT: 15px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 23px"
runat="server" >
<Columns>
<asp:ButtonColumn Text="Edit" ButtonType="PushButton" CommandName="Edit">
</asp:ButtonColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
<asp:TextBox id="txtRegionID" style="Z-INDEX: 102; LEFT: 352px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 24px"
runat="server"></asp:TextBox>
<asp:TextBox id="txtRegionDescription" style="Z-INDEX: 103; LEFT: 352px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 64px"
<asp:Button id="btnUpdate" style="Z-INDEX: 104; LEFT: 304px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 128px"
runat="server" Text="Update"></asp:Button>
<asp:Label id="lblMessage" style="Z-INDEX: 105; LEFT: 296px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 176px"
runat="server"></asp:Label>
VB.NET
Dim strsql As String
Dim ds As DataSet

cn = New SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind;")
BindData()
End If
End Sub
Sub BindData()
DataGrid1.DataSource = GetData("Select * from Region")
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End Sub
Function GetData(ByVal strSql As String) As DataSet

da = New SqlDataAdapter(strSql, cn)
ds = New DataSet()
da.Fill(ds)
Return ds
End Function
Protected Sub ItemCommand(ByVal source As Object, _

ByVal e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs)
If e.CommandName = "Edit" Then
'Fill the Textboxes with relevant data
FillTheData(e.Item.Cells(1).Text, e.Item.Cells(2).Text)
End If
End Sub
Sub FillTheData(ByVal RegionID As String, ByVal RegionDescription As String)

txtRegionID.Text = RegionID
txtRegionDescription.Text = RegionDescription
End Sub
Private Sub btnUpdate_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles

btnUpdate.Click
Try
strsql = "Update Region set RegionDescription=@RegionDescription where RegionId=@RegionId"
cmd = New SqlCommand(strsql, cn)
cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@RegionId", SqlDbType.Int))
cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@RegionDescription", SqlDbType.NVarChar, 40))
cmd.Parameters("@RegionId").Value = Convert.ToInt32(txtRegionID.Text)
cmd.Parameters("@RegionDescription").Value = txtRegionDescription.Text
cn.Open()
BindData()
lblMessage.Text = "Updated Successfully"
lblMessage.Text = ex.Message
lblMessage.ForeColor = Color.Red
Finally
cn.Close()
End Try
End Sub
C#
SqlConnection cn;
SqlDataAdapter da ;
SqlCommand cmd ;
string strsql ;
DataSet ds ;
{
cn = new SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind;");
if(!Page.IsPostBack)
{
//Code to Bind the data to the Datagrid
BindData();
}
}
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void BindData()
{
DataGrid1.DataSource = GetData("Select * from Region");
}
DataSet GetData(string strSql)
{
da = new SqlDataAdapter(strSql, cn);
ds = new DataSet();
da.Fill(ds);
return ds;
}
protected void ItemCommand(Object source,System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs e)

{
if (e.CommandName == "Edit")
{
//'Fill the Textboxes with relevant data
FillTheData(e.Item.Cells[1].Text, e.Item.Cells[2].Text);
lblMessage.Text="";
}
}
void FillTheData(string RegionID,string RegionDescription)

{
txtRegionID.Text = RegionID;
txtRegionDescription.Text = RegionDescription;
}
private void btnUpdate_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)

{
try
{
strsql = "Update Region set RegionDescription=@RegionDescription where RegionId=@RegionId";
cmd = new SqlCommand(strsql, cn);
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@RegionId", SqlDbType.Int));
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@RegionDescription", SqlDbType.NVarChar, 40));
cmd.Parameters["@RegionId"].Value = Convert.ToInt32(txtRegionID.Text);
cmd.Parameters["@RegionDescription"].Value = txtRegionDescription.Text;
cn.Open();
BindData();
lblMessage.Text = "Updated Successfully";
}
{
lblMessage.Text = ex.Message;
lblMessage.ForeColor = Color.Red;
}
finally
{
cn.Close();
}
}
25.43 How can I show what page the user is on using in-built paging
functionality. CurrentPageIndex Property Shows Up as 0?
In PageIndexChanged event write
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VB.NET
Dim pageindex As Integer = DataGrid1.CurrentPageIndex + 1

LblPageInfo.Text = "Page " + pageindex.ToString() + " of " + DataGrid1.PageCount.ToString()
C#
int pageindex = DataGrid1.CurrentPageIndex + 1 ;

LblPageInfo.Text = "Page " + pageindex.ToString() + " of " + DataGrid1.PageCount.ToString() ;
25.44 How to display "No data" when a field value is null?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemDataBound=ItemDB runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Protected Sub ItemDB(ByVal s As Object, ByVal e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)

If e.Item.Cells(1).Text = " " Then
e.Item.Cells(1).Text = "No data"
End If
End If
End Sub 'ItemDB
C#

{
if(!Page.IsPostBack )
{
}
}
protected void ItemDB (Object s , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e )

{
if ((e.Item.ItemType ==ListItemType.Item) ||(e.Item.ItemType ==ListItemType.AlternatingItem))
{
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if( e.Item.Cells[1].Text == " ")
{
e.Item.Cells[1].Text = "No data";
}
}
}
In Cells[x]/Cells(x) x=> index number
25.45 How to change the value of a field before it gets displayed in the
datagrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemDataBound="ItemDB" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
Protected Sub ItemDB(ByVal s As Object, ByVal e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)

Select Case Trim(e.Item.Cells(3).Text)
Case "Sales Representative"
e.Item.Cells(3).Text = "SR"
Case "Vice President, Sales"
e.Item.Cells(3).Text = "VP"
Case "Sales Manager"
e.Item.Cells(3).Text = "SM"
Case "Inside Sales Coordinator"
e.Item.Cells(3).Text = "ISC"
Case Else
e.Item.Cells(3).Text = e.Item.Cells(3).Text
End Select
end if
end sub
C#
protected void ItemDB (Object s , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e )

{
if ((e.Item.ItemType ==ListItemType.Item) ||(e.Item.ItemType ==ListItemType.AlternatingItem))
{
switch ( e.Item.Cells[3].Text.Trim() )
{
case "Sales Representative":
e.Item.Cells[3].Text = "SR";
break;
case "Vice President, Sales":
e.Item.Cells[3].Text = "VP";
break;
case "Sales Manager":
e.Item.Cells[3].Text = "SM";
break;
case "Inside Sales Coordinator":
e.Item.Cells[3].Text = "ISC";
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break;
default :
e.Item.Cells[3].Text = e.Item.Cells[3].Text;
break;
}
}
}
25.46 How to use a ButtonColumn in a DataGrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemCommand ="ItemCmd" AutoGenerateColumns =False runat="server">

<Columns>
<asp:BoundColumn DataField="ProductID" HeaderText="ProductID"></asp:BoundColumn>
<asp:BoundColumn DataField="Productname" HeaderText="Productname"></asp:BoundColumn>
<asp:ButtonColumn DataTextField="Productid" CommandName="Show" HeaderText="Productid"
ButtonType="PushButton"
Text="Click"></asp:ButtonColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

End If
End Sub
Protected Sub ItemCmd(ByVal source As Object, ByVal e As

System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs)
If e.CommandName = "Show" Then
Response.Write(e.Item.Cells(1).Text)
End If
End Sub
C#

{
{
}
}
protected void ItemCmd(Object source , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs e )

{
if (e.CommandName.ToString () == "Show")
{
Response.Write(e.Item.Cells[1].Text);
}
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}
25.47 How to display a Master Detail data using DataGrid?
<asp:datagrid id="DataGrid1" ShowHeader =false AutoGenerateColumns =true runat="server"

DataKeyField="OrderId" OnItemDataBound="ItemDB">
<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn >
<ItemTemplate>
<b><%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"OrderId")%></b>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:datagrid>
VB.NET
Dim ds As DataSet

cn = New SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind")
da = New SqlDataAdapter("SELECT orderid FROM orders", cn)
ds = New DataSet
da.Fill(ds, "Orders")
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Protected Sub ItemDB(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As DataGridItemEventArgs)

Dim dgDetails As New DataGrid
Dim orderid As Integer = CInt(CType(e.Item.DataItem, DataRowView)("OrderID"))
dgDetails.DataSource = GetOrderDetails(orderid)
dgDetails.DataBind()
e.Item.Cells(1).Controls.Add(dgDetails)
End If
End Sub 'ItemDB
Function GetOrderDetails(ByVal id As Integer) As DataSet

da = New SqlDataAdapter("SELECT * FROM [Order Details] where orderid=" + id.ToString, cn)
ds = New DataSet
da.Fill(ds, "OrderDetails")
Return ds
End Function 'GetOrderDetails
C#
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SqlConnection cn;
SqlDataAdapter da;
DataSet ds;
{
cn= new SqlConnection ("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind");
if (!Page.IsPostBack)
{
da= new SqlDataAdapter ("SELECT orderid FROM orders ", cn);
ds= new DataSet ();
da.Fill (ds, "Orders");
}
}
protected void ItemDB(Object sender,DataGridItemEventArgs e )

{
if ((e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Item)||(e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.AlternatingItem ))
{
DataGrid dgDetails = new DataGrid();
int orderid =(int) ((DataRowView)e.Item.DataItem)["OrderID"] ;
dgDetails.DataSource = GetOrderDetails(orderid );
dgDetails.DataBind();
e.Item.Cells[1].Controls.Add(dgDetails);
}
}
DataSet GetOrderDetails(int id )
{
da= new SqlDataAdapter ("SELECT * FROM [Order Details] where orderid= " + id, cn);
ds= new DataSet ();
da.Fill (ds, "OrderDetails");
return ds;
}
25.48 I have set the ItemStyle and the AlternatingItemStyle tags for
DataGrid control but they aren't working correctly , why?
DataGrid generates an HTML Table, with TableRows and Cells. If you already have some display properties set for
<td>,<TR>... make sure to check them in the Stylesheet. Whatever properties you set there will normally override
whatever you add into your DataGrid's Item styles.
25.49 How to display the checkbox checked or unchecked for a bit data type
value in the DataBase?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" runat="server">

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Discontinued">
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:CheckBox id="chk1" Runat =server
checked=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"Discontinued")%>></asp:CheckBox>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
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</asp:DataGrid>
25.50 How to do alphabetical paging in ASP.NET?
• Step 1: Create linkbuttons to display the alphabets at the footer of the datagrid
• Step 2: Add this buttons in the ItemCreated event . Use the CommandName and CommandArgument
properties of the LinkButton to identify them
• Step 3: To handle the Paging , In the ItemCommand Event respond to action based on the CommandName
and CommandArgument of LinkButton that caused event to be raised.
<asp:DataGrid ShowFooter="True" OnItemCreated="ItemCreated" OnItemCommand="ItemCommand"

id="DataGrid1" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

BindGrid("")
End If
End Sub
Sub BindGrid(ByVal stralpha As String)

Dim ds As DataSet
cn = New SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=pubs")
Dim strsql As String = "Select * from authors "
If stralpha = "" Then
strsql = strsql
Else
strsql = strsql + " where au_lname like'" + stralpha + "%'"
End If
da = New SqlDataAdapter(strsql, cn)
ds = New DataSet
da.Fill(ds, "Product")
If (ds.Tables(0).Rows.Count = 0) Then
Response.Write("No Data Found")
DataGrid1.DataSource = Nothing
Else
End If
End Sub
Protected Sub ItemCreated(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As

System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)
If e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Footer Then
e.Item.Cells.Clear()
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Dim tc As TableCell = New TableCell
tc.ColumnSpan = 2
e.Item.Cells.Add(tc)
Dim lc As LiteralControl
Dim lb As LinkButton
Dim i As Integer
For i = 65 To 65 + 25
lc = New LiteralControl
lb = New LinkButton
lc.Text = " "
lb.Text = Chr(i)
lb.CommandName = "alpha"
lb.CommandArgument = Chr(i)
tc.Controls.Add(lb)
tc.Controls.Add(lc)
Next
End If
End Sub
Protected Sub ItemCommand(ByVal source As Object, ByVal e As

System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs)
If (e.CommandName = "alpha") Then
BindGrid(e.CommandArgument.ToString())
End If
End Sub
C#

{
{
BindGrid("");
}
}
void BindGrid(string stralpha)

{
SqlConnection cn;
SqlDataAdapter da;
DataSet ds;
cn = new SqlConnection ("Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=pubs");
string strsql ="Select * from authors ";
if (stralpha=="")
{
strsql = strsql ;
}
else
{
strsql = strsql + " where au_lname like'" + stralpha + "%'";
}
da= new SqlDataAdapter (strsql,cn);
ds= new DataSet ();
da.Fill (ds, "Product");
if (ds.Tables [0].Rows.Count ==0)
{
Response.Write ("No Data Found");
DataGrid1.DataSource=null;
}
else
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{
}
}
protected void ItemCreated(Object sender , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e )

{
if (e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Footer)
{
e.Item.Cells.Clear();
TableCell tc = new TableCell();
tc.ColumnSpan = 2;
e.Item.Cells.Add(tc);
LiteralControl lc;
LinkButton lb;
string s="" ;
for (char c='A' ; c<= 'Z' ; )
{
lc = newLiteralControl ();
lb = new LinkButton ();
s = c.ToString() ;
lc.Text =" ";
lb.CommandName ="alpha";
lb.CommandArgument= s;
lb.Text=s;
c =(char)((int)c +1) ;
tc.Controls.Add(lb);
tc.Controls.Add(lc);
}
}
}
protected void ItemCommand(Object source , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs e)
{
if (e.CommandName == "alpha" )
{
BindGrid(e.CommandArgument.ToString ());
}
}
25.51 How to enable or disable the button in the DataGrid based on a bit
value in the database?

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText ="Product Information" >
<ItemTemplate >
<asp:Button CommandName="Status" Text ="Status" Runat =server
Enabled =<%#CheckStatus(Convert.ToBoolean(DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"Discontinued")))%>
ID="Button1" >
</asp:Button>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
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Protected Function CheckStatus(ByVal prdStatus As Boolean) As Boolean
If prdStatus = False Then
Return True
Else
Return False
End If
End Function
C#
protected bool CheckStatus(bool prdStatus)

{
//If the Discontinued field is "0"
if (prdStatus==false)
{
return true;
}
//If the Discontinued field is "1"
else
{
return false;
}
}
25.52 How to show data vertically in a datagrid for a particular row?
VB.NET
Dim ds As DataSet

cn = New SqlConnection("server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind")
da = New SqlDataAdapter("Select * from orders where orderid=10248", cn)
ds = New DataSet()
da.Fill(ds, "Orders")
DataGrid1.DataSource = GoDoReShape(ds)
End Sub 'Page_Load
Public Function GoDoReShape(ByVal ds As DataSet) As DataSet

Dim NewDs As New DataSet()
NewDs.Tables.Add()
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'Create Two Columns with names "ColumnName" and "Value"
'ColumnName -> Displays all ColumnNames
'Value -> Displays ColumnData
NewDs.Tables(0).Columns.Add("ColumnName")
NewDs.Tables(0).Columns.Add("Value")
Dim dr As DataRow
Dim dcol As System.Data.DataColumn
For Each dcol In ds.Tables(0).Columns
'Declare Array
Dim MyArray As String() = {dcol.ColumnName.ToString(), dr(dcol.ColumnName.ToString()).ToString()}
NewDs.Tables(0).Rows.Add(MyArray)
Next
Next
Return NewDs
End Function 'GoDoReShape
C#
SqlConnection cn ;
SqlDataAdapter da;
DataSet ds;

{
cn =new SqlConnection("server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind");
da=new SqlDataAdapter ( "Select * from orders where orderid=10248",cn);
ds = new DataSet();
da.Fill (ds,"Orders");
DataGrid1.DataSource =GoDoReShape (ds);
}
public DataSet GoDoReShape(DataSet ds)

{
DataSet NewDs=new DataSet();
NewDs.Tables.Add();
//Create Two Columns with names "ColumnName" and "Value"
//ColumnName -> Displays all ColumnNames
//Value -> Displays ColumnData
NewDs.Tables[0].Columns.Add("ColumnName");
NewDs.Tables[0].Columns.Add("Value");
foreach(DataRow dr in ds.Tables [0].Rows )

{
foreach(System.Data.DataColumn dcol in ds.Tables[0].Columns)
{
//Declare Array
string[] MyArray={dcol.ColumnName.ToString(),dr[dcol.ColumnName.ToString()].ToString()};
NewDs.Tables[0].Rows.Add(MyArray);
}
}
return NewDs;
}
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25.53 How can I fix error message "Invalid CurrentPageIndex value. It must
be >= 0 and < the PageCount"?
There are two approaches to fix this error:
• Set the CurrentPageIndex = 0 when you bind data in the Page_EventHandler
• Allow the error to occur and then catch it in a try block resetting the index to 0 and rebinding the grid
VB.NET
try
'Bind the Data
catch ex as ArgumentOutOfRangeException
DataGrid1.CurrentPageIndex = 0;
'Bind the Data
end try
C#
try
{
//Bind the Data
}
catch(ArgumentOutOfRangeException ex )
{
DataGrid1.CurrentPageIndex = 0;
//Bind the Data
}
25.54 How to edit a record using DataGrid?
<asp:datagrid id="DataGrid1" runat="server" DataKeyField="OrderID"

OnUpdateCommand="DataGrid1_Update" OnEditCommand="DataGrid1_Edit"
OnCancelCommand="DataGrid1_Cancel">
<Columns>
<asp:EditCommandColumn EditText="Edit" CancelText="Cancel" UpdateText="Update" />
</Columns>
</asp:datagrid>
<asp:Label id="lblError" style="Z-INDEX: 101; LEFT: 16px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 160px" runat="server"
Visible="False" ForeColor="Red"></asp:Label>
VB.NET

Dim ds As DataSet
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Dim strConn, strSQL As String

strConn = "server=localhost;uid=sa;database=northwind;pwd=;"
BindGrid()
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Sub BindGrid()
strSQL = "Select * from [Order Details] where orderid=10249"
ds = New DataSet
End Sub 'BindGrid
Public Sub DataGrid1_Cancel(ByVal sender As [Object], ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

BindGrid()
Public Sub DataGrid1_Edit(ByVal sender As [Object], ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

BindGrid()
Public Sub DataGrid1_Update(ByVal sender As [Object], ByVal e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

Dim unitprice As String = CType(e.Item.Cells(3).Controls(0), TextBox).Text
Dim quantity As String = CType(e.Item.Cells(4).Controls(0), TextBox).Text
Dim discount As String = CType(e.Item.Cells(5).Controls(0), TextBox).Text
Dim orderid As Integer = CInt(DataGrid1.DataKeys(CInt(e.Item.ItemIndex)))
Dim productid As String = CType(e.Item.Cells(2).Controls(0), TextBox).Text
Try
Dim updateCmd As String = "UPDATE [Order Details] SET UnitPrice = @UnitPrice," + "Quantity = @Quantity,
Discount = @Discount where OrderId =@OrderId and ProductId=@ProductId"
Dim cn As New SqlConnection(strConn)
Dim myCommand As New SqlCommand(updateCmd, cn)
myCommand.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@UnitPrice", Convert.ToDecimal(unitprice)))
myCommand.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@Quantity", Convert.ToInt16(quantity)))
myCommand.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@Discount", Convert.ToInt16(discount)))
myCommand.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@OrderId", orderid))
myCommand.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@ProductId", Convert.ToInt16(productid)))
cn.Open()
myCommand.ExecuteNonQuery()
BindGrid()
lblError.Visible = True
lblError.Text = ex.Message
End Try
End Sub 'DataGrid1_Update
C#
SqlConnection mycn;
DataSet ds;
string strConn,strSQL;
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{
strConn ="server=localhost;uid=sa;database=northwind;pwd=;";
{
BindGrid();
}
}
void BindGrid()
{
strSQL = "Select * from [Order Details] where orderid=10249" ;
ds= new DataSet ();
}

{
BindGrid();
}

{
BindGrid();
}
public void DataGrid1_Update(Object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)

{
string unitprice =((TextBox)e.Item.Cells[3].Controls[0] ).Text ;
string quantity =((TextBox)e.Item.Cells[4].Controls[0] ).Text ;
string discount=((TextBox)e.Item.Cells[5].Controls[0] ).Text ;
int orderid = (int)DataGrid1.DataKeys[(int)e.Item.ItemIndex];
string productid= ((TextBox)e.Item.Cells[2].Controls[0] ).Text ;
try
{
string updateCmd = "UPDATE [Order Details] SET UnitPrice = @UnitPrice,"
+ "Quantity = @Quantity, Discount = @Discount where OrderId =@OrderId and ProductId=@ProductId";
SqlConnection cn = new SqlConnection (strConn);
SqlCommand myCommand = new SqlCommand(updateCmd, cn);
myCommand.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@UnitPrice", Convert.ToDecimal(unitprice )));
myCommand.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@Quantity", Convert.ToInt16 (quantity ) ));
myCommand.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@Discount", Convert.ToInt16 ( discount )));
myCommand.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@OrderId", orderid));
myCommand.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@ProductId", Convert.ToInt16 ( productid)));
cn.Open ();
myCommand.ExecuteNonQuery ();
BindGrid();
}
catch(Exception ex)
{
lblError.Visible =true;
lblError.Text =(ex.Message );
}
}
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25.55 How to delete a record using DataGrid?
<asp:datagrid id="DataGrid1" runat="server" DataKeyField="Regionid" OnDeleteCommand="DataGrid1_Delete"

OnEditCommand="DataGrid1_Edit" OnCancelCommand="DataGrid1_Cancel">
<Columns>
<asp:ButtonColumn Text="Delete" CommandName="Delete" />
</Columns>
</asp:datagrid>
<asp:Label id="lblError" style="Z-INDEX: 101; LEFT: 16px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 160px" runat="server"
Visible="False" ForeColor="Red"></asp:Label>
VB.NET

Dim ds As DataSet
Dim strConn, strSQL As String

strConn = "server=localhost;uid=sa;database=northwind;pwd=;"
BindGrid()
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load
Sub BindGrid()
strSQL = "Select * from Region"
ds = New DataSet()
End Sub 'BindGrid
Public Sub DataGrid1_Cancel(sender As [Object], e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

DataGrid1.EditItemIndex = - 1
BindGrid()
Public Sub DataGrid1_Edit(sender As [Object], e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

BindGrid()
Public Sub DataGrid1_Delete(sender As [Object], e As DataGridCommandEventArgs)

Dim orderid As Integer = CInt(DataGrid1.DataKeys(CInt(e.Item.ItemIndex)))
Dim deleteCmd As [String] = "DELETE from Region where Regionid = @Regionid "
Dim cn As New SqlConnection(strConn)
Dim myCommand As New SqlCommand(deleteCmd, cn)
myCommand.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@Regionid", SqlDbType.Int))
myCommand.Parameters("@Regionid").Value = DataGrid1.DataKeys(CInt(e.Item.ItemIndex))
myCommand.Connection.Open()
Try
myCommand.ExecuteNonQuery()
Catch
lblError.Text = "ERROR: Could not delete record"
End Try
myCommand.Connection.Close()
BindGrid()
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End Sub 'DataGrid1_Delete
C#
SqlConnection mycn;
DataSet ds;
string strConn,strSQL;

{
strConn ="server=localhost;uid=sa;database=northwind;pwd=;";
{
BindGrid();
}
}
void BindGrid()
{
strSQL = "Select * from Region" ;
ds= new DataSet ();
}

{
BindGrid();
}

{
BindGrid();
}
public void DataGrid1_Delete(Object sender, DataGridCommandEventArgs e)

{
int orderid=(int) DataGrid1.DataKeys[(int)e.Item.ItemIndex];;
String deleteCmd = "DELETE from Region where Regionid = @Regionid ";
SqlConnection cn = new SqlConnection (strConn);
SqlCommand myCommand = new SqlCommand(deleteCmd, cn);
myCommand.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@Regionid", SqlDbType.Int ));
myCommand.Parameters["@Regionid"].Value = DataGrid1.DataKeys[(int)e.Item.ItemIndex];
myCommand.Connection.Open();
try
{
myCommand.ExecuteNonQuery();
}
catch (SqlException)
{
lblError.Text = "ERROR: Could not delete record";
}
myCommand.Connection.Close();
BindGrid();
}
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25.56 How to use a HyperlinkColumn for a DataGrid?

<Columns>
<asp:HyperLinkColumn HeaderText="ID" DataNavigateUrlField="ID"
DataNavigateUrlFormatString="page2.aspx?id={0}"
DataTextField="ID"></asp:HyperLinkColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
25.57 How to use a LinkButton in a DataGrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemCommand="ItemCmd" runat="server">

<Columns>
<asp:ButtonColumn DataTextField="ProductID" CommandName="Show" HeaderText="Productid"
ButtonType="LinkButton"
Text="Click"></asp:ButtonColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
Protected Sub ItemCmd(source As Object, e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs)

If e.CommandName.ToString() = "Show" Then
Response.Write(e.Item.Cells(5).Text)
End If
End Sub 'ItemCmd
C#
protected void ItemCmd(Object source, System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridCommandEventArgs e )

{
if (e.CommandName.ToString () == "Show")
{
Response.Write( e.Item.Cells[5].Text );
}
}
25.58 How can I display the field as a link in the DataGrid? If may or may not
be stored in the "http://" format.
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<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Link">
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:HyperLink Runat =server NavigateUrl ='<%#GetURL(DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,
"RegionDescription").ToString())%>' ID="Hyperlink1">
<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "RegionDescription")%>
</asp:HyperLink>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
Protected Function GetURL(ByVal fldval As String) As String

If fldval.IndexOf("http://", 0, fldval.Length) = 0 Then
Return fldval
Else
Return "http://" + fldval
End If
End Function 'GetURL
C#
protected string GetURL (string fldval )

{
if (fldval.IndexOf ( "http://" , 0, fldval.Length ) ==0)
{
return fldval;
}
else
{
return "http://" + fldval;
}
}
25.59 How to hide a column in a Datagrid if AutoGenerateColumns is set to

True?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" onItemDataBound="ItemDB" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
protected Sub ItemDB (ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs)

e.Item.Cells(0).Visible = False
End Sub
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C#
protected void ItemDB (object sender, System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e)

{
e.Item.Cells[0].Visible = false;
}
25.60 How do I change the width of the Textboxes created for edit-mode of a
Datagrid?

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="ProductName">
<ItemTemplate>
<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "ProductName").ToString()%>
</ItemTemplate>
<EditItemTemplate>
<asp:Textbox runat="server" width="450" maxlength="450"/>
</EditItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
25.61 How to display a Tooltip when hovering over the Header sort link of the
DataGrid?

Dim i As Integer
For i = 0 To e.Item.Cells.Count - 1
e.Item.Cells(i).ToolTip = "This is Column " + i.ToString()
Next
End Sub 'ItemDB
C#

{
for(int i=0 ;i<= e.Item.Cells.Count -1;i++)
{
e.Item.Cells[i].ToolTip = "This is Column " + i.ToString();
}
}
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25.62 How to right align cells in the Datagrid when using BoundColumn?
Commonly used in conjunction with RTL languages, you can do so as follows:
<asp:BoundColumn DataField ="PRoductname" HeaderText ="ProductName" ItemStyle-

HorizontalAlign="Right"></asp:BoundColumn>
25.63 How to hide a row in a DataGrid if one of the Column value is zero?
VB.NET

If e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Item Or e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Item Then
If e.Item.Cells(8).Text = "0" Then
e.Item.Visible = False
End If
End If
End Sub 'ItemDB
C#

{
if((e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Item ) || (e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Item ))
{
if( e.Item.Cells [8].Text == "0")
{
e.Item.Visible = false;
}
}
}
25.64 How can I disable sorting for a specific Column in a DataGrid?
Don't specify the SortExpression for the BoundColumn for which you do not want Sorting. This will only work if you
have AutogenerateColumns= false.
25.65 Why do I get error message "NewPageIndex is not a member of

"System.EventArgs"."?
You probably declared the event handler for OnPageIndexChanged event incorrectly. Make sure that the event
handler looks like the following.
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<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" runat="server"... OnPageIndexChanged="<EventName>".../>
VB.NET
protected Sub <Eventname>(ByVal source As Object, ByVal e As

System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridPageChangedEventArgs)
'...
end sub
C#
protected void <EventName>(object sender , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridPageChangedEventArgs)

{
//...
}
25.66 How to create a Main Header in DataGrid along with the DataGrid
Column Headers?
You have to manually add a row to the table generated by the datagrid as follows.
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnPreRender ="dgPreRender" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
protected Sub dgPreRender(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)

Dim dgItem As New DataGridItem(0, 0, ListItemType.Header)
Dim tbCell As New TableCell
tbCell.ColumnSpan = 3 'Set it to the colspan that you want
tbCell.Text = "Category Information"
tbCell.Attributes.Add("style", "text-align:center")
dgItem.Cells.Add(tbCell)
DataGrid1.Controls(0).Controls.AddAt(0, dgItem)
End Sub
C#
protected void dgPreRender(object sender, System.EventArgs e )

{
DataGridItem dgItem = new DataGridItem (0, 0, ListItemType.Header);
TableCell tbCell = new TableCell();
tbCell.ColumnSpan = 3;// Set it to the colspan that you want
tbCell.Text = "Category Information";
tbCell.Attributes.Add("style", "text-align:center");
dgItem.Cells.Add(tbCell);
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DataGrid1.Controls[0].Controls.AddAt(0, dgItem);
}
25.67 Is there a way to show more than one datafield in a column when using
a datagrid?
Yes. Use a TemplateColumn in a DataGrid
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" runat=server AutoGenerateColumns=False>

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Field">
<ItemTemplate>
<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Field1").ToString()%> -
<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Field2").ToString()%>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
25.68 How to databind a textbox in a column template that is inside a

datagrid?
<asp:TextBox runat="server" id="TextBox1" Text=<%#

DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"theColumName").ToString() %></asp:TextBox>
Same goes true for any other Web Server control
25.69 How can I simulate a scrollbar in a DataGrid?
<div style="width:100%; height:200; overflow:auto;">

</div>
25.70 How to clear a DataGrid?
VB.NET
DataGrid1.DataSource = Nothing
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C#
DataGrid1.DataSource = null;
25.71 How to trigger the checkChanged event of the checkbox inside a

DataGrid?

<Columns>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="Boolean Value">
<ItemTemplate>
<asp:CheckBox id=CheckBox1 runat="server" onCheckedChanged="chkChanged" Checked='<%#
DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Discontinued") %>' AutoPostBack="True">
</asp:CheckBox>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

If Not IsPostBack Then
'Populate the datagrid
End If
End Sub
protected Sub chkChanged(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)

Response.Write("CheckChanged Event")
End Sub
C#

{
{
DataGrid1.DataSource =BindDataClass.BindData ();
}
}
protected void chkChanged(object sender , System.EventArgs e )

{
Response.Write("CheckChanged Event");
}
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25.72 How to display "No data exists" within the datagrid rather than just
showing Column Headers with no rows?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemDataBound ="ItemDB" runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

'Populate the dataSet
'Bind the dataGrid with the dataView
DataGrid1.DataSource = BindTheDataClass.Binddata().Tables(0).DefaultView
End If
End Sub 'Page_Load

Dim dv As DataView = CType(DataGrid1.DataSource, DataView)
Dim drv As DataRowView = CType(e.Item.DataItem, DataRowView)
If dv.Table.Rows.Count = 0 Then
'By default the Datagrid Header is shown in case there is no Data Avaiable
'So in case of No Data found
'Check the ListItemType.Header
Dim i As Integer = e.Item.Cells.Count
'Assign "No Search result Found" in one of the cells of DataGrid

e.Item.Cells(0).Text = "No Search Results Found"
'Remove Rest of the empty cells from Datagrid

Dim j As Integer
For j = i - 1 To 1 Step -1
e.Item.Cells.RemoveAt(j)
Next
End If
End If
End Sub 'ItemDB
C#

{
{
//Fill DataSet
//Bind the DataGrid with the DataView
DataGrid1.DataSource =ds.Tables[0].DefaultView ;
}
}
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{
DataView dv =(DataView)DataGrid1.DataSource ;
DataRowView drv = (DataRowView)e.Item.DataItem ;
if (dv.Table.Rows.Count == 0 )
{
//By default the Datagrid Header is shown in case there is no Data Avaiable
//So in case of No Data found
//Check the ListItemType.Header
if ((e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Header))
{
int i= e.Item.Cells.Count;
//Assign "No Search result Found" in one of the cells of DataGrid

e.Item.Cells [0].Text = "No Search Results Found";
//Remove Rest of the empty cells from Datagrid

for (int j=i-1;j>0;j--)
{
e.Item.Cells.RemoveAt(j);
}
}
}
}
25.73 How to fill a DataGrid with an array?
VB.NET
Dim strArray As String() = {"Tom", "Jerry", "Harry", "Mickey"}

DataGrid1.DataSource = strArray
C#
string[] strArray = {"Tom","Jerry", "Harry", "Mickey"};

DataGrid1.DataSource = strArray;
25.74 How to add a Column dynamically to the datagrid to include custom

expressions?
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VB.NET
'Fill the DataSet ds with data from database

dc = New DataColumn("Total", Type.GetType("System.Double"))
dc.Expression = "UnitPrice * UnitsInStock"
ds.Tables(0).Columns.Add(dc)
C#
//Fill the DataSet ds with data from database

DataColumn dc ;
dc = new DataColumn("Total", Type.GetType("System.Double"));
dc.Expression = "UnitPrice * UnitsInStock";
ds.Tables[0].Columns.Add(dc);
25.75 How to access the BoundColumn information on SelectedIndexChanged

event of a datagrid?
<asp:Label id="Label1" runat="server">Label</asp:Label>

<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnSelectedIndexChanged=SelectedIndexChg AutoGenerateColumns="False"
runat="server">
<Columns>
<asp:ButtonColumn Text ="Select" ButtonType =PushButton CommandName ="Select" ></asp:ButtonColumn>
<asp:BoundColumn Headertext="ProductId" DataField="Productid"></asp:BoundColumn>
<asp:BoundColumn Headertext="ProductName" DataField="ProductName"></asp:BoundColumn>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
Protected Sub SelectedIndexChg(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)

Label1.Text = DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells(1).Text & DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells(2).Text
End Sub
C#
protected void SelectedIndexChg(object sender, System.EventArgs e)

{
Label1.Text = DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells[1].Text + DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells[2].Text ;
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}
25.76 How to access the TemplateColumn information on

SelectedIndexChanged event of a datagrid?

<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnSelectedIndexChanged="SelectedIndexChg" AutoGenerateColumns="False"
runat="server">
<Columns>
<asp:ButtonColumn Text="Select" ButtonType="PushButton" CommandName="Select"></asp:ButtonColumn>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="ProductId">
<ItemTemplate>
<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem , "Productid")%>
</ItemTemplate>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="ProductName">
<ItemTemplate>
<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem , "ProductName")%>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

Label1.Text = CType(DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells(1).Controls(0), DataBoundLiteralControl).Text &
CType(DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells(2).Controls(0), DataBoundLiteralControl).Text
End Sub
C#

{
Label1.Text = ((DataBoundLiteralControl)DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells[1].Controls[0]).Text +
((DataBoundLiteralControl)DataGrid1.SelectedItem.Cells[2].Controls[0]).Text;
}
25.77 How to access information from the controls in the TemplateColumn in

SelectedIndexChanged Event?

<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnSelectedIndexChanged="SelectedIndexChg" AutoGenerateColumns="False"
runat="server">
<Columns>
<asp:ButtonColumn Text="Select" ButtonType="PushButton" CommandName="Select"></asp:ButtonColumn>
<asp:TemplateColumn HeaderText="ProductId">
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<ItemTemplate>
<asp:Label text=<%#DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem , "Productid")%> ID="lbl1" Runat=server
></asp:Label>
</ItemTemplate>
</Columns>
</asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET

Label1.Text = CType(DataGrid1.SelectedItem.FindControl("lbl1"), Label).Text
End Sub
C#

{
Label1.Text = ((Label)DataGrid1.SelectedItem.FindControl ("lbl1")).Text ;
}
25.78 How to display the total of a particular column at the footer of the
DataGrid?
<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemDataBound="ItemDB" ShowFooter =true runat="server"></asp:DataGrid>
VB.NET
Dim UnitPrice As Double

'Bind the Data to datagrid
End Sub
Protected Sub UPTotal(ByVal _unitprice As Double)

UnitPrice += _unitprice
End Sub 'UPTotal
Public Sub ItemDB(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As DataGridItemEventArgs)

UPTotal(Double.Parse(e.Item.Cells(1).Text.ToString))
Else
If e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Footer Then
e.Item.Cells(0).Text = " Total "
e.Item.Cells(1).Text = UnitPrice.ToString()
End If
End If
End Sub 'ItemDB
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C#
double UnitPrice;
{
{
//Bind the DataGrid
}
}
protected void UPTotal(double _unitprice)

{
UnitPrice += _unitprice;
}
public void ItemDB(object sender, DataGridItemEventArgs e)

{
if ((e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Item) ||( e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.AlternatingItem))
{
UPTotal(Double.Parse ( e.Item.Cells[1].Text ));
}
else if (e.Item.ItemType ==ListItemType.Footer )
{
e.Item.Cells [0].Text =" Total ";
e.Item.Cells[1].Text =UnitPrice.ToString ();
}
}
25.79 Why does the DataGrid web server control contents wrap when
ItemStyle Wrap or HeaderStyle Wrap Property is set to False?
The wrap functionality occurs for each cell and not for each row of the DataGrid. Therefore, if you disabled the wrap
functionality for all of the DataGrid, text wrapping functionality is not disabled for every row or column. To resolve
this make sure that every column of the DataGrid has the ItemStyle Wrap property explicitly set to False as follows:
<ItemStyle Wrap="False"></ItemStyle>
For more details refer
• Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 323169
• Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 324165
25.80 How can I have an onclick event in the DataGrid for any Column?
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<asp:DataGrid id="DataGrid1" OnItemDataBound ="ItemDB" DataKeyField ="ProductId"
VB.NET

'Bind the dataGrid to DataView
End If
End Sub

Dim dv As DataView = DataGrid1.DataSource
Dim dcCol As DataColumn
Dim strID As String
For Each dcCol In dv.Table.Columns
If e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.AlternatingItem Or _
e.Item.ItemType = ListItemType.Item Then
strID = DataGrid1.DataKeys(e.Item.ItemIndex)
e.Item.Cells(dc.IndexOf(dc(dcCol.ColumnName))).Attributes.Add("style", "cursor:hand")
e.Item.Cells(dc.IndexOf(dc(dcCol.ColumnName))).Attributes.Add("onclick", _
"javascript:window.open('details.aspx?id=" & strID & "'," _
& "'MyPage','height=300,width=300')")
End If
Next
End Sub
C#

{
{
//Bind Datagrid to DataView
}
}
protected void ItemDB(object sender , System.Web.UI.WebControls.DataGridItemEventArgs e )

{
DataView dv = (DataView)DataGrid1.DataSource;
DataColumnCollection dc = dv.Table.Columns ;
string strID;
foreach (DataColumn dcCol in dv.Table.Columns)
{
if ((e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.AlternatingItem )||(e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Item ))
{
strID = DataGrid1.DataKeys[e.Item.ItemIndex].ToString ();
e.Item.Cells[dc.IndexOf(dc[dcCol.ColumnName])].Attributes.Add("style", "cursor:hand");
e.Item.Cells[dc.IndexOf(dc[dcCol.ColumnName])].Attributes.Add("onclick",
"javascript:window.open('details.aspx?id=" + strID + "'," + "'MyPage','height=300,width=300')");
}
}
}
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25.81 How should I avoid getting blank page on click of linkbutton inspite of
setting the EnableViewState= true for DataGrid?
You should bind the data each time the page is loaded
25.82 Why do I get a blank page when I click the linkbutton in the Datagrid, I
am also handling PostBack on the page? The ItemCommand Event does not
seem to trigger?
You must have set the EnableViewState property of DataGrid to false
25.83 How to export data in Datagrid on a webform to Microsoft Excel?
Two techniques for exporting the data in the DataGrid:
• Using the Excel MIME Type (or Content Type)
With server-side code, you can bind the DataGrid to your data and have the data open in Excel on a client
computer. To do this, set the ContentType to application/vnd.ms-excel. After the client receives the new
stream, the data appears in Excel as if the content was opened as a new page in the Web browser.
• Using Excel Automation
With client-side code, you can extract the HTML from the DataGrid and then Automate Excel to display the
HTML in a new workbook. With Excel Automation, the data always appears outside the browser in an Excel
application window. One advantage to Automation is that you can programmatically control Excel if you
want to modify the workbook after the data is exported. However, because Excel is not marked as safe for
scripting, your clients must apply security settings in the Web browser that allow Automation.
For more details refer How To Export Data in a DataGrid on an ASP . NET WebForm to Microsoft Excel
25.84 How to export DataGrid data to excel?
Use namespace System.IO
VB.NET

'Bind the DataGrid to DataSet
DataGridToExcel(DataGrid1, Response)
End Sub
Protected Sub DataGridToExcel(ByVal dGridExport As DataGrid, ByVal httpResp As HttpResponse)

httpResp.Clear()
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httpResp.Charset = ""
httpResp.ContentType = "application/vnd.ms-excel"
Dim stringWrite As New StringWriter
Dim htmlWrite As New HtmlTextWriter(stringWrite)
Dim dGrid As New DataGrid
dGrid = dGridExport
dGrid.HeaderStyle.Font.Bold = True
dGrid.DataBind()
dGrid.RenderControl(htmlWrite)
httpResp.Write(stringWrite.ToString)
httpResp.End()
End Sub
C#

{
//Bind the DataGrid to DataSet
DataGridToExcel (DataGrid1, Response);
}
protected void DataGridToExcel(DataGrid dGridExport , HttpResponse httpResp)
{
httpResp.Clear();
httpResp.Charset = "";
httpResp.ContentType = "application/vnd.ms-excel";
StringWriter stringWrite = new StringWriter();
HtmlTextWriter htmlWrite = new HtmlTextWriter(stringWrite);
DataGrid dGrid = new DataGrid();
dGrid = dGridExport;
dGrid.HeaderStyle.Font.Bold = true;
dGrid.DataBind();
dGrid.RenderControl(htmlWrite);
httpResp.Write(stringWrite.ToString());
httpResp.End();
}
13. Custom Controls
27.1 How do I insert custom @ Register tags into the aspx file from my
custom control?
In the custom control's custom designer's Initialize override, do something like this:
[C#]
public override void Initialize(IComponent component)
{
base.Initialize (component);
IDesignerHost host = component.Site.Container as IDesignerHost;

IDesigner designer = host.GetDesigner(host.RootComponent);
// Calling GetHTMLFromWebControlTool with the following custom toolboxitem will insert the
// Register directives for the type associated with that .
MethodInfo mi = designer.GetType.GetMethod("GetHTMLFromWebControlTool", BindingFlags.NonPublic |
BindingFlags.Instance);
if(mi != null)
{
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// DependantType is a custom type defined in DependantAssembly.dll
mi.Invoke(designer, new object[]{new WebControlToolboxItem(typeof(SomeNamespace.DependantType))});
}
}
C Then when the user drags and drops the item from the toolbox, besides the default @ register entry it makes, it
will also make an entry like this: <%@ Register TagPrefix="cc1" Namespace="SomeNamespace"
Assembly="DependantAssembly, Version=2.0.0.1, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=3d6dfsd1fdsd44c89" %>
The assembly will not be strong named in the above tag if it's not in the GAC.
15. Config files

30.1 What is the best place to store Database connection string?
In Web.Config, you would add a key to the AppSettings Section:
<appSettings>
<add key="MyDBConnection" value="server=<ServerName>;uid=<Username>;pwd=;database=<DBName>" />
</appSettings>
Example :
<add key="ConnectionString" value= "Server=localhost;uid=sa;pwd=;database=northwind" />
Then, in your ASP.Net application - just refer to it like this:
Dim myConnection As SqlConnection = New SqlConnection(ConfigurationSettings.AppSettings("ConnectionString"))
30.2 My web.config gives error "Unrecognized attribute 'verb'."?
Probably you have mispelled the attribute. It should be verbs not verb
30.3 Can I use IIS as an alternative way of configuring Custom error pages?
Yes, you can. But the preferable way would be ASP.NET, as the ASP.NET custom pages are configured in XML based
web.config (application configuration) file, resulting in easy (xcopy) deployment and management.
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31.2 How to get the count of records in the Database table using the DataSet?
VB.NET
ds.Tables(0).Rows.Count
C#
ds.Tables[0].Rows.Count ;
31.3 How to check if the Dataset has records?
VB.NET
if ds.Tables(0).Rows.Count= 0 then
'No record
else
'Record Found
end if
C#
if (ds.Tables[0].Rows.Count == 0 )
{
//No record
}
else
{
//Record Found
}
31.4 How to retrieve value of a field in a dataset?
VB.NET
ds.Tables("TableName").Rows(0)("ColumnName")
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C#
ds.Tables["TableName"].Rows[0]["ColumnName"];
where TableName and ColumnName could be also integer (not in quotes then) to indicate you refer to the table's or
column's index position. Rows(0) indicates the first and only row in DataTable's Rows collection
31.5 How to filter the data in the DataView and display it in some
DataControl?
VB.NET
Dim thefilter as string = "fieldname='' "

dbDataView.RowFilter = thefilter
Repeater1.DataSource = dbDataView
Repeater.DataBind()
C#
string thefilter = "fieldname='' ";

dbDataView.RowFilter = thefilter;
Repeater1.DataSource = dbDataView;
Repeater.DataBind();
31.6 How to truncate the data in the column?
VB.NET
Protected function TruncateData( Byval strNotes as string)

If strNotes.Length > 20 then
Return strNotes.Substring(0,20) + "..."
Else
return strnotes
End function
C#
protected string TruncateData( string strNotes )

{
if (strNotes.Length > 20)
{
return strNotes.Substring(0,20) + "...";
}
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else
{
return strNotes;
}
}
31.7 How to find the null fields in the datareader?
VB.NET
If dbReader("fieldname").Tostring= DBnull.Value.ToString()
'Empty field value
Else
'Display value
End if
C#
if (dbReader["fieldname").ToString() == DBNull.Value.ToString() )
{
//Empty field value
}
else
{
//display Value
}
31.8 How to Implement a DataSet SELECT DISTINCT Helper Class?
VB.NET
Sample code 1
C#
Sample Code 2
31.9 I am running the query SQL="Select name from profile where proID=1";
and I am getting the result in Dataset dsdata. Now how do I read the text
from the dataset and assign it to textbox1.text ?
VB.NET
dsData.Tables(0).Rows(0)("FieldName").ToString()
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C#
dsData.Tables[0].Rows[0]["FieldName"].ToString()
31.10 How to query the database to get all the Table names?
SELECT * FROM information_schema.tables where Table_type='BASE TABLE'
31.11 How to View one record per page in ASP.NET?
<asp:label id="Label2" style="Z-INDEX: 106; LEFT: 111px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 83px"
runat="server">Product ID</asp:label>
<asp:label id="Label1" style="Z-INDEX: 105; LEFT: 110px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 43px"
runat="server">Product Name</asp:label>
<asp:textbox id="txtProductName" style="Z-INDEX: 104; LEFT: 206px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 83px"
runat="server" OnDataBinding="txtDataBind"></asp:textbox>
<asp:textbox id="txtProductid" style="Z-INDEX: 103; LEFT: 204px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 43px"
runat="server">
<asp:button id="btnPrevious" style="Z-INDEX: 102; LEFT: 137px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 126px"
runat="server" Text="Previous" OnClick ="PrevBtn"></asp:button>
<asp:button id="btnNext" style="Z-INDEX: 101; LEFT: 243px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 126px"
runat="server" Text="Next" OnClick ="NextBtn"></asp:button>
VB.NET

Try
'Fill the DataSet
ViewState("CurrentPos") = 0
Me.DataBind()
End If
Response.Write(ex.Message & ex.StackTrace)
End Try
End Sub
protected Sub NextBtn(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)

Try
Dim CurrentPos As Integer = CType(ViewState("CurrentPos"), Integer)
CurrentPos += 1
If CurrentPos > ds.Tables(0).Rows.Count Then
CurrentPos -= 1
End If
ViewState("CurrentPos") = CurrentPos
Me.DataBind()
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Response.Write(ex.Message)
End Try
End Sub
protected Sub PrevBtn(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)

Try
If CurrentPos > 0 Then
CurrentPos -= 1
End If
ViewState("CurrentPos") = CurrentPos
Me.DataBind()
End Try
End Sub
protected Sub txtDataBind(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)

Try
ViewState("CurrentPos") = (CurrentPos)
txtProductid.Text = ds.Tables(0).Rows(CurrentPos).Item("productid")
txtProductName.Text = ds.Tables(0).Rows(CurrentPos).Item("productname")
End Try
End Sub
C#
DataSet ds;
{
//Fill the DataSet
{
ViewState["CurrentPos"] = 0 ;
this.DataBind() ;
}
}
protected void PrevBtn(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
try
{
int CurrentPos = (int)ViewState["CurrentPos"] ;
if (CurrentPos > 0 )
{
CurrentPos -= 1 ;
}
ViewState["CurrentPos"] = CurrentPos ;
this.DataBind() ;
}
{
Response.Write(ex.Message) ;
}
}
protected void NextBtn(object sender, System.EventArgs e)

{
try
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{
int CurrentPos = (int)ViewState["CurrentPos"] ;
CurrentPos += 1 ;
if( CurrentPos > ds.Tables[0].Rows.Count)
{
CurrentPos -= 1 ;
}
this.DataBind() ;
}
{
}
}
protected void txtDataBind(Object sender , System.EventArgs e )

{
try
{
int CurrentPos = (int) ViewState["CurrentPos"];
txtProductid.Text = ds.Tables[0].Rows[CurrentPos]["productid"].ToString();
txtProductName.Text = ds.Tables[0].Rows[CurrentPos]["productname"].ToString ();
}
{
}
}
31.12 How to insert data in database using Textboxes?
<asp:Button id="btnAdd" style="Z-INDEX: 101; LEFT: 104px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 168px"
runat="server" Text="Add Record"></asp:Button>
<asp:TextBox id="txtFirstName" style="Z-INDEX: 102; LEFT: 168px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 40px"
<asp:TextBox id="txtLastName" style="Z-INDEX: 103; LEFT: 168px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 80px"
<asp:TextBox id="txtDate" style="Z-INDEX: 104; LEFT: 168px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 120px"
<asp:Label id="Label1" style="Z-INDEX: 105; LEFT: 56px; POSITION: absolute; TOP: 240px"
runat="server"></asp:Label>
On Page_Load
VB.NET
if not Page.IsPostBack then

'....
end if
C#
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{
//...
}
Use namespaces System.Data.SqlClient, System.Data.SqlTypes
On Button Click
VB.NET

Dim sqldatenull As SqlDateTime
Try
sqlStmt = "insert into Emp (FirstName,LastName,Date) Values (@FirstName,@LastName,@Date) "
cmd = New SqlCommand(sqlStmt, cn)
cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@FirstName", SqlDbType.NVarChar, 11))

cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@LastName", SqlDbType.NVarChar, 40))
cmd.Parameters.Add(New SqlParameter("@Date", SqlDbType.DateTime))
sqldatenull = SqlDateTime.Null
cmd.Parameters("@FirstName").Value = txtFirstName.Text
cmd.Parameters("@LastName").Value = txtLastName.Text
If (txtDate.Text = "") Then
cmd.Parameters("@Date").Value = sqldatenull
'cmd.Parameters("@Date").Value = DBNull.Value
Else
cmd.Parameters("@Date").Value = DateTime.Parse(txtDate.Text)
End If
cn.Open()
Label1.Text = "Record Inserted Succesfully"
Label1.Text = ex.Message
Finally
cn.Close()
End Try
On Button Click
C#
string sqlStmt ;
string conString ;
SqlCommand cmd =null;
SqlDateTime sqldatenull ;
try
{
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sqlStmt = "insert into Employees (FirstName,LastName,HireDate) Values (@FirstName,@LastName,@Date) ";
cmd = new SqlCommand(sqlStmt, cn);
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@FirstName", SqlDbType.NVarChar, 11));
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@LastName", SqlDbType.NVarChar, 40));
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@Date", SqlDbType.DateTime));
sqldatenull = SqlDateTime.Null;
cmd.Parameters["@FirstName"].Value = txtFirstName.Text;
cmd.Parameters["@LastName"].Value = txtLastName.Text;
if (txtDate.Text == "")
{
cmd.Parameters ["@Date"].Value =sqldatenull ;
//cmd.Parameters["@Date"].Value = DBNull.Value;
}
else
{
cmd.Parameters["@Date"].Value = DateTime.Parse(txtDate.Text);
}
cn.Open();
Label1.Text = "Record Inserted Succesfully";
}
{
Label1.Text = ex.Message;
}
finally
{
cn.Close();
}
31.13 When I try to enter a null value for DataTime in Database I get error
message "String was not recognized as a valid DateTime" or "Value of type
'System.DBNull' cannot be converted to 'String'"?
Use namespace
System.Data.SqlTypes
VB.NET
Dim sqldatenull As SqlDateTime

sqldatenull = SqlDateTime.Null
If (txtDate.Text = "") Then

cmd.Parameters("@Date").Value = sqldatenull
'cmd.Parameters("@Date").Value = DBNull.Value
Else
cmd.Parameters("@Date").Value = DateTime.Parse(txtDate.Text)
End If
C#
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if (txtDate.Text == "")
{
cmd.Parameters ["@Date"].Value =sqldatenull ;
//cmd.Parameters["@Date"].Value = DBNull.Value;
}
else
{
cmd.Parameters["@Date"].Value = DateTime.Parse(txtDate.Text);
}
31.14 How to use Parameterized queries in ASP.NET?
The follwoing sample is a good example of parameterized queries: How to insert data in database using Textboxes?
31.15 How to filter distinct records from a normal Select query and display in
a web control?
"Select distinct <field> from <table>".This SELECT statement is used to filter out duplicate results from a query's
output. But sometimes the requirement is to use a Stored Procedure which returns the entire data and dsiplay the
manipulated distinct data in web server control.
To do this use SortedList
For using SortedList import namespace System.Collections
Stored Procedure
Create Procedure GetSuppliers AS
SELECT * FROM Suppliers

GO
<asp:DataList id="DataList1" runat="server">

<ItemTemplate>
<%#Container.DataItem%>
</ItemTemplate>
</asp:DataList>
VB.NET
Dim ds As New DataSet

Dim myda As SqlDataAdapter = New SqlDataAdapter("GetSuppliers",
"server=localhost;database=Northwind;uid=sa;pwd=;")
myda.SelectCommand.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure
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Dim slist As SortedList = New SortedList
Dim dr As DataRow
If Not slist.ContainsValue(dr("Country")) Then
slist.Add(dr("Supplierid"), dr("Country"))
End If
Next
DataList1.DataSource = slist.GetValueList
DataList1.DataBind()
'In case of Dropdownlist
'DropDownList1.DataSource = slist.GetValueList
'DropDownList1.DataBind()
C#
DataSet ds = new DataSet();

SqlDataAdapter myda = new SqlDataAdapter("GetSuppliers",
"server=localhost;database=Northwind;uid=sa;pwd=;");
myda.SelectCommand.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure;
myda.Fill(ds, "Table");
SortedList slist = new SortedList();
foreach( DataRow dr in ds.Tables[0].Rows)

{
if (! slist.ContainsValue(dr["Country"]))
{
slist.Add(dr["Supplierid"].ToString (), dr["Country"].ToString ());
}
}
DataList1.DataSource = slist.GetValueList();
DataList1.DataBind();
//In case of DropDownList
//DropDownList1.DataSource = slist.GetValueList
//DropDownList1.DataBind()
31.16 A field with bit data type value when displayed on a web page shows
true/ false how to display a bit value as 1/0?
VB.NET
'Using DataReader
While dr.Read()
Response.Write((dr("ProductName") + " "))
Response.Write((Convert.ToInt16(dr("discontinued")) + "
"))
End While
C#
//Using DataReader
while (dr.Read ())
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{
Response.Write (dr["ProductName"] + " ");
Response.Write (Convert.ToInt16 ( dr["discontinued"]) + "
");
}
31.17 When I try to enter null value to DateTime field in database it is saved
as 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM?
Refer When I try to enter null value for DataTime in Database I get error message "String was not recognized as a
valid DateTime" or "Value of type 'System.DBNull' cannot be converted to 'String'"
31.18 How to use Stored Procedures in ASP.NET?
Refer Store Procedure Sample
31.19 How to display multiple records using DataTable.Select?
Use namespace System.Data.OleDb VB.NET
Dim myConnection As New OleDbConnection("Provider=SQLOLEDB.1;Data

Source=localhost;database=northwind;User Id=sa;Password=;")
Dim myda As New OleDbDataAdapter("Select * from Orders", myConnection)
Dim ds = New DataSet
myda.Fill(ds, "table")
Dim dr() As DataRow

Dim id As String = "ROMEY" ' "Field with id ROMEY has more than one records found
Dim sel As String = "customerid='" + id + "'"
dr = ds.Tables(0).Select(sel)
Dim i As Integer
For i = 0 To (dr.GetUpperBound(0)) - 1
Response.Write((dr(i)("Orderid").ToString() + ControlChars.Tab + dr(i)("Customerid").ToString() + ControlChars.Tab
+ dr(i)("Freight").ToString() + "
"))
Next
C#
OleDbConnection myConnection = new OleDbConnection("Provider=SQLOLEDB.1;Data

Source=localhost;database=northwind;User Id=sa;Password=;");
OleDbDataAdapter myda= new OleDbDataAdapter ("Select * from Orders", myConnection);
System.Data.DataSet ds= new DataSet ();
myda.Fill (ds,"table");
DataRow[] dr ;
string id ="ROMEY";// "Field with id ROMEY has more than one records found
string sel ="customerid='"+ id + "'";
dr = ds.Tables [0].Select (sel);
int i;
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for(i=0;i
{
Response.Write (dr[i]["Orderid"].ToString() + "\t" +
dr[i]["Customerid"].ToString() + "\t" + dr[i]["Freight"].ToString () +
"
");
}
31.20 How to get the count of items in a dataReader?
VB.NET
Dim mycn As New SqlConnection("server=localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind;")

Dim mycmd As New SqlCommand("Select * from Products", mycn)
mycn.Open()
Dim dr As SqlDataReader = mycmd.ExecuteReader
Dim i As Integer
While dr.Read
i += 1
End While
Response.Write("Count of Records : " & i)
C#
SqlConnection mycn =new SqlConnection("server=localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind;");

SqlCommand mycmd = new SqlCommand ("Select * from Products", mycn);
mycn.Open();
SqlDataReader dr = mycmd.ExecuteReader();
int i=0;
while(dr.Read())
{
i+=1;
}
Response.Write("Count of Records : " + i.ToString());
31.21 How to check EOF with SqlDataReader?
If you are using the Framework 1.1 , use HasRows
For Framework < 1.1
VB.NET
Dim myconnection As SqlConnection

Dim mycmd As SqlCommand
Dim strSql As String
Dim myReader As SqlDataReader
myconnection = New SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind;")
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strSql = "Select count(*) from employees;Select * from employees"
mycmd = New SqlCommand(strSql, myconnection)
myconnection.Open()
Dim count As Integer = CInt(mycmd.ExecuteScalar())
myReader = mycmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection)
If count = 0 Then
Response.Write("No records found")
Else
myReader.NextResult()
While myReader.Read()
Response.Write(myReader("Employeeid").ToString() + "<BR>")
End While
End If
C#
SqlConnection myconnection ;
SqlCommand mycmd ;
string strSql ;
SqlDataReader myReader ;
myconnection = new SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind;");

strSql = "Select count(*) from employees;Select * from employees";
mycmd = new SqlCommand(strSql, myconnection);
myconnection.Open();
int count=(int) mycmd.ExecuteScalar() ;
myReader = mycmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection);
if (count==0 )
{
Response.Write("No records found");
}
else
{
myReader.NextResult ();
while(myReader.Read ())
{
Response.Write(myReader["Employeeid"].ToString () + "<br>");
}
}
31.22 How to filter xml data and display data in the DataGrid?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>

<products>
<product prodId="product1-00" param1="11" />
<product prodId="product2-00" param1="21" param2="22" />
</products>
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VB.NET
Dim ds As New DataSet

ds.ReadXml(Server.MapPath("data1.xml"))
Dim dv As New DataView
dv = ds.Tables(0).DefaultView
dv.RowFilter = "prodId='product2-00'"
Me.DataGrid1.DataSource = dv
Me.DataBind()
C#

ds.ReadXml(Server.MapPath("data1.xml"));
DataView dv = new DataView();
dv = ds.Tables[0].DefaultView;
dv.RowFilter = "prodId='product2-00'";
this.DataGrid1.DataSource = dv;
this.DataBind();
31.23 Why do I get the error message "ExecuteReader requires an open and
available Connection. The connection's current state is Closed"?
This error is caused if you have not opened the connection.
Before you read the data using DataReader open the Connection
31.24 Why do I get the error message "The ConnectionString property has
not been initialized"?
Check if you have specified the connection string
VB.NET
dim cn as new SqlConnection("<your connection string>")

'dim cn as new OleDdConnection("<your connection string>")
C#
SqlConnection cn = new SqlConnection("<your connection string>");

OleDbConnection cn = new OleDbConnection("<your connection string>");
31.25 I get the error message "Keyword not supported: 'provider'", when
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using Sql Server why?
If you are using SqlConnection then the connection string should be as follows:
server=localhost;uid=sa;password=;database=northwind
i.e
server=<yourservername>;uid=<youruid>;password=<yourpassword>;database=<yourdbName>"
For SqlConnection we do not provide a Provider . Provider is used in cases where OleDbConnection is used.
31.26 Why do I get the error message "ExecuteReader: Connection property

has not been initialized"?
This error is caused if there is no Connection object associated with the Command Object. To resolve this
VB.NET
Dim cn as new SqlConnection("<your connection string>")

'Dim cn as new OleDbConnection("<your connection string>")
Dim cmd As new SqlCommand("Select * from Products", cn)
'Dim cmd As new OleDbCommand("Select * from Products", cn)
C#
SqlConnection cn = new SqlConnection ("<your connection string>");

'OleDbConnection cn = new OleDbConnection ("<your connection string>");
SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand ("Select * from Products", cn);
'OleDbCommand cmd = new OleDbCommand ("Select * from Products", cn);
31.27 Why do I get the error message "There is already an open DataReader
associated with this Connection which must be closed first."?
This is caused if you are attempting to use the same DataReader more than once in your code without closing the
previous Datareader. Or you might have a DataReader open on the same connection as the DataAdapter/Command
uses. So it is not recommended to share a connection between a DataReader and a DataAdapter/Command
• Either close the first connection or,
• if you must keep it open as you are executing another reader from within it, use another connection object.
31.28 I get the error message "Cast from type DBNull to type String is not
valid." when I try to display DataReader values on form?
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Try VB.NET
txtCountry.Text = dr("FieldName").ToString()
C#
txtCountry.Text = dr["FieldName"].ToString();
or Try
VB.NET
If dbReader("fieldname").ToString= DBnull.Value.ToString()
'Empty field value
Else
'Display value
End if
C#
if (dbReader["fieldname").ToString() == DBNull.Value.ToString() )
{
//Empty field value
}
else
{
//display Value
}
31.29 What is the significance of CommandBehavior.CloseConnection?
To avoid having to explicitly close the connection associated with the command used to create either a
SqlDataReader or and OleDbDataReader, pass the CommandBehavior.CloseConnection argument to the
ExecuteReader method of the Connection. i.e
VB.NET
dr= cmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection)
C#
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dr= cmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection);
The associated connection will be closed automatically when the Close method of the Datareader is called. This
makes it all the more important to always remember to call Close on your datareaders.
31.30 How to maintain Line feeds when saving data to a database?
Save the data entered in the multiline textbox as
VB.NET
..
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@Notes" ,SqlDbType.NVarChar ))
cmd.Parameters ("@Notes").Value ="<pre>" + TextBox1.Text + "</pre>"
....
cn.Open()
C#
...
cmd.Parameters.Add(new SqlParameter("@Notes" ,SqlDbType.NVarChar ));
cmd.Parameters ["@Notes"].Value ="<pre>" + TextBox1.Text + "</pre>";
....
cn.Open();
To retrieve the Data
VB.NET
Response.Write (ds.Tables(0).Rows(0)("Notes").ToString ())
C#
Response.Write (ds.Tables[0].Rows[0]["Notes"].ToString ());
31.31 How to use the Same DataReader to populate two different ListBoxes?
You cannot use the same DataReader to populate 2 Listboxes.But can try out the below workaround
VB.NET
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...
cn = New SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;database=northwind;pwd=")
cmd = New SqlCommand("select * from products;select * from products", cn)
cn.Open()
dr = cmd.ExecuteReader()
ListBox1.DataSource = dr
ListBox1.DataTextField = "productname"
ListBox1.DataBind()
dr.NextResult()
ListBox2.DataSource = dr
ListBox2.DataTextField = "productname"
ListBox2.DataBind()
C#
...
cn = new SqlConnection("Server=localhost;uid=sa;database=northwind;pwd=");
cmd= new SqlCommand ("select * from products;select * from products", cn);
cn.Open();
dr = cmd.ExecuteReader();
ListBox1.DataSource = dr;
ListBox1.DataTextField = "productname";
ListBox1.DataBind();
dr.NextResult();
ListBox2.DataSource = dr;
ListBox2.DataTextField = "productname";
ListBox2.DataBind();
31.32 How to resolve the error message "Cannot implicitly convert type
'string' to 'System.DateTime' " when using a DataReader?
Try
VB.NET
dim dt as DateTime = ctype( dr("hiredate").ToString(), DateTime)
C#
DateTime dt= ((DateTime) dr["hiredate"]).ToString();
31.33 Why do I get the error message "Value cannot be null. Parameter
name: dataSet "?
The cause of this error may be that you have declared a dataset but have not written the following statement
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VB.NET
ds= new DataSet()
C#
ds= new DataSet();
31.34 Why do I get the error message "The SelectCommand property has not
been initialized before calling 'Fill'. "?
You have to supply the Sql Statement or Stored Procedure for the DataAdapter as
VB.NET
da.SelectCommand.CommandText = "Select * from "
or
da = new SqlDataAdapter ("Select * from ", cn)
C#
da.SelectCommand.CommandText ="Select * from ";
or
da = new SqlDataAdapter ("Select * from ", cn);
31.35 How to use OleDb DataSet?
Use namespace System.Data.OleDb
VB.NET
Dim strConn As String = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=" + Server.MapPath("nwind.mdb") & ";"

Dim strsql As String = "Select * from Customers"
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Dim cn As New OleDbConnection(strConn)
Dim ds As DataSet = New DataSet()
Dim da As New OleDbDataAdapter(strsql, cn)
da.Fill(ds, "T1")
C#
string strConn = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=" + Server.MapPath("nwind.mdb") + ";";

string strsql = "Select * from Customers";
OleDbConnection cn = new OleDbConnection(strConn);
OleDbDataAdapter da = new OleDbDataAdapter(strsql, cn);
da.Fill(ds, "T1");
31.36 How to use OleDb DataReader?
VB.NET
Dim strConn As String = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=" + Server.MapPath("nwind.mdb") & ";"

Dim strsql As String = "Select * from Customers"
Dim cn As New OleDbConnection(strConn)
Dim cmd As New OleDbCommand(strsql, cn)
cn.Open()
Dim dr As OleDbDataReader = cmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection)
DataGrid1.DataSource = dr
C#
string strConn = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=" + Server.MapPath("nwind.mdb") + ";";

string strsql = "Select * from Customers";
OleDbConnection cn = new OleDbConnection(strConn);
OleDbCommand cmd = new OleDbCommand (strsql, cn);
cn.Open ();
OleDbDataReader dr = cmd.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior.CloseConnection );
DataGrid1.DataSource = dr;
31.37 How to loop through a Dataset to display all records?
VB.NET
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'Fill Dataset
Dim dr As DataRow
Response.Write(dr(dc.ColumnName).ToString())
Next
Next
C#
//Fill the DataSet

foreach (DataRow dr in ds.Tables[0].Rows)
{
foreach( DataColumn dc in ds.Tables[0].Columns)
{
Response.Write(dr[dc.ColumnName].ToString());
}
}
17. Sessions
32.1 How to print out all the variables in the Session?
VB.NET
Dim strKey as string

For Each strKey In Session.Keys
Response.Write(strKey + " : " + Session(strKey).ToString() + "<br>")
Next
C#
foreach (string strKey in Session.Keys)

{
Response.Write(strKey + " : " + Session[strKey].ToString() + "<br>");
}
32.2 Why isn't session state available?
• - First, check your web.config, machine.config and your page directive to make sure you have enabled
session state. Reference:
o Session State
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o @ Page
• - session state is not available just everywhere, anytime. It is available only after the
HttpApplication.AcquireRequestState event is called. For example, it is NOT available in the
Application_OnAuthenticateRequest handler inside global.asax. For details, see: Handling Public Events
• - Lastly, make sure System.Web.SessionState.SessionStateModule is included the in your config files. A
common case is that SharePoint application will remove this module from their web.config files (for
performance reason), and thus session state isn't available.
32.3 Can I share session state between ASP.NET and ASP pages?
No. This MSDN article shows how to work around it: How to Share Session State Between Classic ASP and ASP.NET
32.4 Can I share session state between web applications (i.e. "virtual
directories" or "applications" in IIS)?
No.
32.5 What is the difference between Session.Abandon() and Session.Clear()?
The major difference is that if you call Session.Abandon(), Session_End will be fired (for InProc mode), and in the
next request, Session_Start will be fired. Session.Clear( ) just clears the session data without killing it.
32.6 The SessionID remains the same even after the Session times out or
Session abandons?
The SessionID lasts as long as the browser session lasts even though the session state expires after the indicated
timeout period i.e the same session ID can represent multiple sessions over time where the instance of the browser
remain the same.
32.7 Why are my Session variables lost frequently when using InProc mode?
This can be due to application recycle.
See PRB: Session variables are lost intermittently in ASP.NET applications
In v1, there is also a bug that will cause worker process to restart. It's fixed in SP2 and v1.1. See FIX: ASP.NET
Worker Process (Aspnet_wp.exe) Is Recycled Unexpectedly.
32.8 Does session state have a locking mechanism that serialize the access to
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state?
Session state implements a reader/writer locking mechanism:
• A page (or frame) that has session state write access (e.g. <%@ Page EnableSessionState="True" %>) will
hold a writer lock on the session until the request finishes.
• A page (or frame) that has session state read access (e.g. <%@ Page EnableSessionState="ReadOnly"
%>) will hold a reader lock on the session until the request finishes.
• Reader lock will block a writer lock; Reader lock will NOT block reader lock; Writer lock will block all reader
and writer lock.
• That's why if two frames both have session state write access, one frame has to wait for the other to finish
first
32.9 Response.Redirect and Server.Transfer is not working in Session_End?
Session_End is fired internally by the server, based on an internal timer. And thus there is no HttpRequest associted
when that happens. That is why Response.Redirect or Server.Transfer does not make sense and will not work.
32.10 Is the session Timeout attribute a sliding timeout value?
The session Timeout is a sliding expiration time, meaning whatever your page access session state, the expiration
time will be moved forward. Note that as long as a page has NOT disabled session state, it will access the session
automatically when requested.
32.11 I am writing my own HttpHandler. Why is session state not working?
Your HttpHandler has to implement the "marker" interface IRequiresSessionState or IReadOnlySessionState in order
to use session state.
32.12 Why isn't Session available in my event handlers in global.asax?
It depends on which event you're handling. Session is available only after AcquireRequestState event
32.13 When I use the Session in component class as Session("CustID"), I get

error message "Session is not declared". Why?
Use HttpContext.Current.Session i.e
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VB.NET
HttpContext.Current.Session("CustID") = "1"
C#
HttpContext.Current.Session["CustID"] = "1";
32.14 When I create a Session variable if I'm using inproc, where is the
session variable stored?
• In II5, it's stored in the memory of aspnet_wp.exe.
• For IIS6, by default all apps will share the same application pool, i.e. the session state is stored in the
memory of the process w3wp.exe. They are NOT separated per application, but instead per application pool
(w3wp.exe)
32.15 Is the session timeout attribute in minutes or seconds?
The Timeout setting is in minutes, not in seconds. i.e The timeout attribute specifies the number of minutes a
session can be idle before it is abandoned. The default is 20
32.16 Will my session state be saved when my page hit an error? Will my
session state be saved when my page hit an error? In Session_End, I tried to
do some cleanup job using SQL but it failed. Why?
1. Session_End is supported only in InProc mode.
2. Session_End is run using the account which runs the worker process (aspnet_wp.exe), which can be
specified in machine.config. Therefore, in your Session_End, if you connect to SQL using integrated
security, it will use that worker process account credential to connect, and may fail depending on your SQL
security settings.
32.17 Why do I lose my Session variables on redirect when I set "cookieless"

to true?
When using cookieless, you must use relative path (e.g. ..\webform1.aspx) instead of absolute path (e.g.
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\dir1\subdir1\webform1.aspx). If you use absolute path, ASP.NET cannot preserve your session ID in the URL.
32.18 How to store SortedList in Session or Cache?
VB.NET
Dim x As New SortedList()

x.Add("Key1", "ValueA")
x.Add("Key2", "ValueB")
To store in Session:
Session("SortedList1") = x
and to retrieve
Dim y As SortedList = CType(Session("SortedList1"), SortedList)
C#
SortedList x = new SortedList();

x.Add("Key1", "ValueA");
x.Add("Key2", "ValueB");
To store in Session:
Session["SortedList1"] = x;
and to retrieve
SortedList y = (SortedList) Session["SortedList1"];
32.19 Why do I get the error message "Session state can only be used when
enableSessionState is set to true, either in a configuration file or in the Page
directive"?
This problem may occur after you install Windows Sharepoint Server(WSS) on a server that has Microsoft Visual
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Studio .NET 2003 installed. The WSS ISAPI filter handles all incoming URLs. When you browse one of the ASP.NET
Web application virtual directories, the ISAPI filter does not locate the URL path of the folder.
To resolve this refer Session state cannot be used in ASP.NET with Windows SharePoint Services
32.20 How to remove a Session variable?
Use HttpSessionState.Remove()
32.21 Is there any way to know how much memory is being used by session
variables in my application?
No
32.22 I have a frameset page which has an HTM extension, and I found out
that each frame it contains displays a different session id on the first request.
Why?
The reason is that your frameset page is an HTM file instead of an ASPX file.
In normal a scenario, if the frameset is an aspx file, when you request the page, it will first send the request to the
web server, receive an asp.net session cookie (which holds the session id), and then the browser will send individual
requests for the frames, and each request will carry the same session id.
However, since your frameset page is an htm file, the first request comes back without any session cookie because
the page was serviced by ASP and not ASP.NET. Then again your browser sends out individual requests for each
frame. But this time each individual request will NOT carry any session id, and so each individual frame will create
its own new session. That's why you will see different session ids in each frame. The last request that comes back
will win by overwriting the cookie written by the previous two requests. If you do a refresh, you will see them having
the same session id.
This behavior is by-design, and the simple solution is to change your frameset page to .aspx.
32.23 Can different apps store their session state in different databases on
the same SQL server?
Yes. Refer FIX: Using one SQL database for all applications for SQL Server session state may cause a bottleneck
32.24 Do I have a valid HttpSessionState object and HttpContext object in

Session_End?
You will have the HttpSessionState object available. Just use 'Session' to access it.
For HttpContext, it is not available because this event is not associated with any request.
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32.25 Why aren't my sessions expiring, I am using SQLServer mode?
In SQLServer mode, session expiration is carried out by the SQL Agent using a registered job. Make sure your SQL
Agent is running.
32.26 I set EnableSessionState to "ReadOnly", but in InProc mode I can still

modify the session. Why is that?
Even those enableSessionState is marked as ReadOnly, but in InProc state, the user can still modify the session. The
only difference is that the session will not be locked during the request. This limitation is by-design
32.27 How can I avoid specifying a plain password for my sql connection?
Include a sql trusted connection, or put the connection string as encrypted data in the registry. Refer
• FIX: Stronger Credentials for processModel, identity, and sessionState
• How To Use the ASP.NET Utility to Encrypt Credentials and Session State Connection Strings
32.28 How can I use Session variables in a class?
Use HttpContext.Current.Session
VB.NET
HttpContext.Current.Session("Value1") = "1"
C#
HttpContext.Current.Session["Value1"] = "1";
In similar manner you can use Application Variables too.
32.29 What kind of objects can I store in a Session State?
Depends on which mode you are using:
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• InProc Mode- objects stored in session state are actually live objects, and so you can store whatever object
you have created.
• State Server or SQL Server mode, objects in the session state will be serialized and deserialized when a
request is processed. So make sure your objects are serializable and their classes must be marked as so. If
not, the session state will not be saved successfully. In v1, there is a bug which makes the problem happen
unnoticed in SQLServer mode and will make your request hang. The hanging problem is fixed in v1.1. The
fix for KB 324479: ASP.NET SQL Server Session State Impersonation Is Lost Under Load also contains the
fix for this problem. The problem will be fixed in v1 SP3 too.
For more info: BUG: Session Data Is Not Saved in Out-of-Process Session State
32.30 Why did my request hang after I switch to SQLServer mode?
(Right answer?) Refer What kind of objects can I store in Session State?
32.31 What are the disadvantages of setting cookieless to true?
Setting Cookieless=true implies some restrictions, mainly:
1. You cannot use absolute link in your pages.
2. You have to perform additional steps to switch between http and https pages in your application.
3. If your customer sends a link to a friend, the URL will contain the session ID and both users could be using
the same session ID at the same time.
32.32 Can I store my session state in a database other than tempdb, In

SqlServer mode?
Yes. For more details Refer HOW TO: Configure ASP.NET for Persistent SQL Server Session State Management
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Here is some Sample code

Joshi's article Extending ASP.NET with HttpHandlers and HttpModules

6.4 How to pass a parameter to a user control?

Create a User Control

Below Code goes in User Control

<asp:ImageButton id="ImageButton1" runat="server"></asp:ImageButton>

Create a property called source

Public Property source() As String

Now in your webform:

<uc1:UCImageButton source="b2346.jpg" id="UCImageButton1" runat="server"></uc1:UCImageButton>

6.5 How to add user control dynamically into another usercontrol?

Here is an example of adding one UserControl into another:

Dim uc1 As UserControl = CType(LoadControl("uc1.ascx"), UserControl)

UserControl uc1 = (UserControl)LoadControl("uc1.ascx");

<myTagTest:MarcTest id=myUC runat="server">

6.7 How to dynamically load User Controls?

Create a User Control

<asp:Panel id="Panel1" runat="server"></asp:Panel>

Dim myControl As Control = CType(Page.LoadControl("UC1.ascx"), Control)

Control myControl =(Control)Page.LoadControl("UC1.ascx");

<asp:Image id="Image1" runat="server"></asp:Image>

<uc1:UCImage id="UCImage1" source="b2346.jpg" runat="server"></uc1:UCImage>

For example, if you use

use NTLM to authenticate you as SYNCFUSION\user1 (for example).

9.2 How to implement authentication via web.config?

Include the <authorization> element.

9.3 How to run a Web application using the permission of an authenticated

Use the <identity> element in the web.config

9.4 Which are the different ASP.NET authentication modes?

ASP.NET supports the following Authentication Providers

• Forms : The user provides credentials and submits the form.

profile services for member sites.

• None : No Authentication provided. This is default Authentication mode

In the web.config file, you can specify this setting:

Use the System.Security.Principal namespace.

dim wp as WindowsPrincipal = new WindowsPrincipal(WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent())

WindowsPrincipal wp = new WindowsPrincipal(WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent());

9.6 After installing SP4 none of my ASP.NET pages developed using

2. Expand Local Policies, and then click User Rights Assignment.

4. In the Local Security Policy Setting dialog box, click Add.

7. Client Side Scripting

11.1 How to emit client-side javascript blocks from VB.NET/C#?

RegisterStartupScript("Sample", "<SCRIPT Language='javascript'>alert('Hello World');</SCRIPT>")

RegisterStartupScript("Sample", "<SCRIPT Language='javascript'>alert('Hello World');</SCRIPT>");

tag of the Page object's <form runat= server> element.

link.Attributes( "onClick" ) = "window.open( 'url', 'name', 'properties' )";

You can also check out Andy Smith's RemoteWindow Control

11.3 Is there a JavaScript Quick Reference Guide?

and newer version of DOM and IE and Mozilla.

Danny Goodman's JavaScript and Browser Objects Quick Reference

2. In the class definition in the code-behind, add VB.NET

Protected bodyID As System.Web.UI.HtmlControls.HtmlGenericControl

protected System.Web.UI.HtmlControls.HtmlGenericControl bodyID ;

to open new window.

Dim browser As System.Web.HttpBrowserCapabilities = Request.Browser

System.Web.HttpBrowserCapabilities browser = Request.Browser;

For more details Refer: Detecting Browser Types in Web Forms

11.10 How to determine if the Browser supports javascript?

11.11 How can I change the scroll bar color?

Use Style Sheet to change the color of scroll-bar

Here's and example:

Dim value As String = "pic1.jpg"