data binding not working

[bbxrider]

this is the code on the .aspx page for the control

<asp:TextBox id="someID" maxlength="10" columns="10" runat="server" Text="<%# work %>" />

then the variable declaration in the code behind, the variable is definitely populated before the page renders but the control comes up blank

Public Shared work As Integer
work = 987654321

I used this ms kb article as a source

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307860.

of course it all looks so simple. I'm wondering if there is some specific way the variable has to be declared. or some directive for the page? or ?????????????????

 

[MarkSweetland]

Since your control is not part of a data control (GridView, FormView, etc.) you'll have to call Page.DataBind() expicitly. You can put it in your Page_Load event

Protected Sub Page_Load(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Me.Load

        Page.DataBind()
            .
            .

Mark

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- Bill Peterson, a Florida State football coach

 

[jbenson001]

What event are you trying to use this code in?