Dropdownlist event handling in asp.net

Question

Hi I have generated dropdownlists in each row in a gridview. I want to write a event handler for selectedIndex Change of the dropdownlist. Where and how should i write it?

Sateesh Arveti · Answer

Hi Where ever u r generating dropdowns; add this statements to handle selectedindexchanged event: DropDownList list = new DropDownList(); list.SelectedIndexChanged += new EventHandler(list_SelectedIndexChanged); if u r generating in the grid declarationthan handle rowdatabound event and get that control reference using FindControl and add above event handler.

Vijaya Kadiyala · Answer

HI Check out the below link http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t236898-dropdownlist-inside-gridview-how-to-set-selectedindex-for-the-dropdownlist.html Thanks -- Vijaya Kadiyala http://dotnetvj.blogspot.com