Remove already selected values from a dropdownlist 1

[dodge20]

I have a page with 10 dropdownlists each populated with the same data from a database. When a value is selected from the first dropdownlist, I don't want to see that value as an option in the remaining dropdownlists. Can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Dodge20

 

[jbenson001]

That sounds like you would have to do that using javascript. You can post in that forum.

 

[dodge20]

Darn I was hoping something like this would work.

Protected Sub DropDownList1_SelectedIndexChanged(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles DropDownList1.SelectedIndexChanged
DropDownList2.Items.Remove(DropDownList1.SelectedItem)
End Sub


Dodge20

 

[jbenson001]

Well, that could be a possibility, but I am just not sure I would approach the problem this way.
What happens if the person selects the item, you then remove it from all other ddls. Now they select a different item from the same ddl, now you have to rebind all the ddls and remove the appropriate one. This kind of sounds like a nightmare.

I would rethink what you are trying to do. Maybe if you explain what it is you need to do, we can come up with a better solution.

 

[dodge20]

Thanks jbenson001 I think you are right, javascript probably is the way to go. I am brand new to asp.net and was just curious if it was possible.

Dodge20