accessing a datagrid item in a control

[jimberger]

Hi,

I am trying to use a datagrid value within a asp:hyperlink control

i have

<asp:hyperlink id="DeleteTopic" runat="server" NavigateUrl="editthreads.aspx?did='<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "MessageID")%> CssClass="side">Delete Topic</asp:hyperlink>


but i get the error message server tag is not well formed.
any ideas?
thanks for your help
jim

 

[jbenson001]

did you create this line yourself? I belive the problem is thie the dabinder part of the tag.

 

[jimberger]

hi the datagrid tag works when i do

<a href="edithreads.aspx?did=<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "MessageID")%> etc....

but when i use it inside a ASP.NET control i get the error

 

[jbenson001]

again, are you creating the line yourself, or are you using the properties window of control? The code you put is for a datagrid column, the syntax is different for different other controls.

 

[vbkris]

the error means u are using a " inside a "

<asp:hyperlink id="DeleteTopic" runat="server" NavigateUrl="editthreads.aspx?did='<%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "MessageID")%>

i dont know a workaround for this currently...

>>The code you put is for a datagrid column, the syntax is different for different other controls.

can i have an e.g.?

Known is handfull, Unknown is worldfull

 

[jbenson001]

vbKris

I don't even see container as a choice for databindings.. I am confused now..

The hyperlink binding I am using is:
Text='<%# DataBinder.Eval(DsEmployees1, "Tables[Employees].DefaultView.[0].Name")

I thought container was specific to the DG.. I guess not..

 

[vbkris]

>>I thought container was specific to the DG.. I guess not..


yup, it can be used even for a Reapeater control...

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[davidwendelken]

I'm new at this, but you only have one ' mark in your original expression.

I suggest you put the other one in it's proper place.

May not work after you do so, but guaranteed not to work until you do!




David Wendelken

http://www.casetech.net