Find Control in EditCommand

[vwhite]

I am trying to find a control in the EditCommand of a datagrid.

I am using

Sub dgOutputs_Edit(sender as Object, e as DataGridCommandEventArgs)

Dim intOutput as int32 = Ctype(e.Item.FindControl("ddlOutput"), DropDownList).SelectedItem.Value
dgOutputs.EditItemIndex = e.Item.ItemIndex

End Sub

in the same way that I use it in the Update command but I cannot seem to reference the DropDownList.

Any clues??

Vicky....

"I used to have a handle on life...then it broke

 

[jbenson001]

The only reason for that error is that it is not finding that control with that name. Make sure the name is correct. Also, is it in a template column?

Jim

 

[vwhite]

we seem to be making a habit of this!

There is definitely a control with that name, a drop down list. I use the exact same line in the update command. It is in a template column and it is in the Edit Column

Vicky....

"I used to have a handle on life...then it broke

 

[jbenson001]

Are you getting an error?

 

[vwhite]

System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.


Vicky....

"I used to have a handle on life...then it broke

 

[vwhite]

It's amazing what a good nights sleep can do.

It would seem that you cannot do this within the EditCommand that it has to be down within the OnItemDataBound Command. Then check
if e.Item.ItemType = ListItemtype.EditItem

Vicky....

"I used to have a handle on life...then it broke

 

[jbenson001]

Yes,.. that definatly makes sense.. glad you got it going..
Jim