Can't get selectedindex = -1 to work

[jhilb]

This doesn't seem to work for me. The binding works, but the clearing of the selected item does not. After binding, I want to set the selectedindex to -1 which should no "no selection" right? Doesn't work. Always selects the first item.

 

 

' Clear and bind the events dropdown

ddEvents.DataSource = Nothing

ddEvents.Items.Clear()

ddEvents.DataSource = oDB.GetDataView("SELECT * FROM tbEvent where evtcustomerid = '" + CompanyId + "' and evtIsDeleted = 0")

ddEvents.DataTextField = "evtName"

ddEvents.DataValueField = "evtEventId"

ddEvents.DataBind()

ddEvents.SelectedIndex = -1

[Guest MichaelK]

I've found that the -1 SelectedIndex only works for a DropDownStyle of 'DropDown', not 'DropDownList'.

 

You didn't mention specifically what your DropDownStyle is, but this is a simple check...

 

MichaelK