Finding if an value exists in a DD list

[Stu]

Hi,

I have a web form that uses simple binding to bind properties to the
controls on the page. However, if I try and bind a value to a dd list using:

SelectedValue="<%# MyProperty %>"

If the value doesn't exist it throws and error: Object reference not set to
an instance of an object.
Is there any way to test if a value exists in a DD list (preferably without
looping through each item individually)?

Thanks in advance,

Stu

[Elliot M. Rodriguez, MCSD]

Stu:

You shoudl wrap the binding code in a try catch block.
"Stu" <s.****@cergis.com> wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a web form that uses simple binding to bind properties to the
controls on the page. However, if I try and bind a value to a dd list using:
SelectedValue="<%# MyProperty %>"

If the value doesn't exist it throws and error: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
Is there any way to test if a value exists in a DD list (preferably without looping through each item individually)?

Thanks in advance,

Stu