Array as a datasource

If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
manually.

I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource

Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in some
direction because it might not matter.
caching is good also

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

>I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need to
pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as shown
below:

value="" text = ""
value="n/a" text="n/a"
value="0" text="No"
value="-1" text="Yes"

Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I have not
used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me. Thanks.

David

Oct 11 '07 #2

David C

I have about six columns that will use this so I am looking for a different
alternative that manually entered itemlist. I could put it a static SQL
table but it seems silly.

David
"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:O1**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
manually.

I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource

Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in some
direction because it might not matter.
caching is good also

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need to
pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as shown
below:

value="" text = ""
value="n/a" text="n/a"
value="0" text="No"
value="-1" text="Yes"

Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I have not
used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me. Thanks.

David

Oct 11 '07 #3

Assign them to the ItemList, and reuse it over and over again,
I am not asking your user to manually enter anything.
"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:uz*************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>I have about six columns that will use this so I am looking for a different
alternative that manually entered itemlist. I could put it a static SQL
table but it seems silly.

David
"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:O1**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
manually.

I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource

Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in some
direction because it might not matter.
caching is good also

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need to
pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as shown
below:

value="" text = ""
value="n/a" text="n/a"
value="0" text="No"
value="-1" text="Yes"

Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I have
not used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me. Thanks.

David

Oct 11 '07 #4

David C

I meant me entering them in manually in my 12 DropDownList controls (6 in
read, 6 in edit).

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:OB**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

Assign them to the ItemList, and reuse it over and over again,
I am not asking your user to manually enter anything.
"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:uz*************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I have about six columns that will use this so I am looking for a
different alternative that manually entered itemlist. I could put it a
static SQL table but it seems silly.

David
"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:O1**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
manually.

I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource

Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in some
direction because it might not matter.
caching is good also

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl.. .
I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need to
pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as shown
below:

value="" text = ""
value="n/a" text="n/a"
value="0" text="No"
value="-1" text="Yes"

Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I have
not used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me. Thanks.

David

Oct 11 '07 #5

all you need is to clone and use the ItemsList.
Or I just don't understand what you want?

I had a dropdown list in every row, possibly 25 ( using paging and depending
on page size )
I just clone and reuse my collectionList that holds my items to the dropdown
list

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Ob**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>I meant me entering them in manually in my 12 DropDownList controls (6 in
read, 6 in edit).

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:OB**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>Assign them to the ItemList, and reuse it over and over again,
I am not asking your user to manually enter anything.
"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:uz*************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>I have about six columns that will use this so I am looking for a
different alternative that manually entered itemlist. I could put it a
static SQL table but it seems silly.

David
"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:O1**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
manually.

I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource

Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in some
direction because it might not matter.
caching is good also

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl. ..
>I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need to
>pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as shown
>below:
>
value="" text = ""
value="n/a" text="n/a"
value="0" text="No"
value="-1" text="Yes"
>
Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I have
not used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me. Thanks.
>
David
>

Oct 11 '07 #6

David C

I haven't cloned an ItemList before. How is that done?

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:%2****************@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

all you need is to clone and use the ItemsList.
Or I just don't understand what you want?

I had a dropdown list in every row, possibly 25 ( using paging and
depending on page size )
I just clone and reuse my collectionList that holds my items to the
dropdown list

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Ob**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I meant me entering them in manually in my 12 DropDownList controls (6 in
read, 6 in edit).

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:OB**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>Assign them to the ItemList, and reuse it over and over again,
I am not asking your user to manually enter anything.
"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:uz*************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
I have about six columns that will use this so I am looking for a
different alternative that manually entered itemlist. I could put it a
static SQL table but it seems silly.

David
"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:O1**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
manually.
>
I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource
>
Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in some
direction because it might not matter.
caching is good also
>
>
>
>
"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl.. .
>>I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need
>>to pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as
>>shown below:
>>
>value="" text = ""
>value="n/a" text="n/a"
>value="0" text="No"
>value="-1" text="Yes"
>>
>Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I have
>not used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me. Thanks.
>>
>David
>>
>
>

Oct 11 '07 #7

You can bind to the same collection and might not need Cloning.

or

Some classes provide the Clone Method for you. Like

ArrayList al = new ArrayList();

ArrayList al2 = null;

al2 = al.Clone();

When the Clone Method does not exist then create one yourself.

create an ItemsListCollection object, or what ever collection you want,
then call a Private method you created to populate it from another like
object. That is cloning.

You can use an ArrayList may be to bind to as above.

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:eU**************@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>I haven't cloned an ItemList before. How is that done?

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:%2****************@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>all you need is to clone and use the ItemsList.
Or I just don't understand what you want?

I had a dropdown list in every row, possibly 25 ( using paging and
depending on page size )
I just clone and reuse my collectionList that holds my items to the
dropdown list

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Ob**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>I meant me entering them in manually in my 12 DropDownList controls (6 in
read, 6 in edit).

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:OB**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Assign them to the ItemList, and reuse it over and over again,
I am not asking your user to manually enter anything.
"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:uz*************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>I have about six columns that will use this so I am looking for a
>different alternative that manually entered itemlist. I could put it a
>static SQL table but it seems silly.
>
David
"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:O1**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl.. .
>If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
>manually.
>>
>I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource
>>
>Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in some
>direction because it might not matter.
>caching is good also
>>
>>
>>
>>
>"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
>news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl. ..
>>>I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need
>>>to pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as
>>>shown below:
>>>
>>value="" text = ""
>>value="n/a" text="n/a"
>>value="0" text="No"
>>value="-1" text="Yes"
>>>
>>Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I
>>have not used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me. Thanks.
>>>
>>David
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Oct 11 '07 #8

David C

Thank you.
"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:%2****************@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

You can bind to the same collection and might not need Cloning.

or

Some classes provide the Clone Method for you. Like

ArrayList al = new ArrayList();

ArrayList al2 = null;

al2 = al.Clone();

When the Clone Method does not exist then create one yourself.

create an ItemsListCollection object, or what ever collection you want,
then call a Private method you created to populate it from another like
object. That is cloning.

You can use an ArrayList may be to bind to as above.

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:eU**************@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>I haven't cloned an ItemList before. How is that done?

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:%2****************@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>all you need is to clone and use the ItemsList.
Or I just don't understand what you want?

I had a dropdown list in every row, possibly 25 ( using paging and
depending on page size )
I just clone and reuse my collectionList that holds my items to the
dropdown list

"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:Ob**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
I meant me entering them in manually in my 12 DropDownList controls (6
in read, 6 in edit).

"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
news:OB**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
Assign them to the ItemList, and reuse it over and over again,
I am not asking your user to manually enter anything.
>
>
"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
news:uz*************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>I have about six columns that will use this so I am looking for a
>>different alternative that manually entered itemlist. I could put it
>>a static SQL table but it seems silly.
>>
>David
>"IfThenElse" <sq**********@hotmail.comwrote in message
>news:O1**************@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl. ..
>>If these are all the possible values and will never change then add
>>manually.
>>>
>>I am interested to know the overhead using ObjectDataSource
>>>
>>Hope some more opinionated person ( right or wrong) moves you in
>>some direction because it might not matter.
>>caching is good also
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>"David C" <dl*****@lifetimeinc.comwrote in message
>>news:Op****************@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl ...
>>>>I have a FormView that has several columns from a database that need
>>>>to pick (using DropDownList) from a static set of values and text as
>>>>shown below:
>>>>
>>>value="" text = ""
>>>value="n/a" text="n/a"
>>>value="0" text="No"
>>>value="-1" text="Yes"
>>>>
>>>Should I use an ObjectDataSource for these or something else? I
>>>have not used an ObjectDataSource yet, so it is new for me.
>>>Thanks.
>>>>
>>>David
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Oct 12 '07 #9

by: AFN | last post by:

I need to manually create the data to be shown in a datagrid (or some data table object). Should I create an array and bind the array to the datagrid OR should I create a temporary dataset and...

How can I use an array as the datasource of a ListBox

by: ad | last post by:

Is it necessary to use dataset as the datasource of a listbox? can I use an array as the datasource of a ListBox?

Bind array to a datagrid

by: Microsoft | last post by:

I am able to set the datasource of a datagrid as a simple array, but on the form it only displays the length of the strings in the array. Not the actual items in the string. Dim lastpatch As...

Array List as DataSource For LIstBox Bug?

by: Zorpiedoman | last post by:

The problem is this: I have a list box. I set an array list as the datasource. I remove an item from the array list. I set the listbox datasource to nothing. I set the listbox datasource to...

Binding an Array to a Combo Box

by: Jim Shaffer | last post by:

Perhaps I have the wrong construct, or misunderstand arrays in vb (2003).... I've loaded a two-dimensional array (168 by 28) into memory as AcctArray. {Dim AcctArray (500,28) as string...} The...

Memory leak with Datagrid and array

by: mark | last post by:

I have a simple windows application that has a function to read a csv file and enter the values into an array A as double(,). Also, an instance of form 2 (which has a DataGrid) is created and the...

Listbox Databinding to array of simple objects fails

by: Paul | last post by:

Hi All, Framework 1.1 listbox control unable to DataBind I've been googling for an answer to this query that appears quite a lot, but none, it seem, answers my problem directly. I am...

Binding array to a listbox error

by: pauled | last post by:

Hello all, Framework 1.1 VS 2003 Binding listbox. I have an array of objects that I am trying to use as the datasource for a listbox. The array is returned from a webservice and seems to be...

breaking up a String into an array of chars and adding to datatable

by: Paulers | last post by:

Hello, I have a string that I am trying to add each char to a datatable row. for example if I have a string that looks like "abcdefg", I would like to break it up into an array of characters...

Problem Converting Byte Array to Datasource For JMF

by: shahiz | last post by:

basically im having null pointer exception //read an inputstream is = new DataInputStream(new FileInputStream("test.mpg")); loadBytes(is); //pass it as a datasource for the player public...

Java

Easy Steps to Fix "Canon Printer Won't Connect to WiFi Network"

by: taylorcarr | last post by:

A Canon printer is a smart device known for being advanced, efficient, and reliable. It is designed for home, office, and hybrid workspace use and can also be used for a variety of purposes. However,...

Merging data from multiple Excel files

Basic Javascript concepts

by: aa123db | last post by:

Variable and constants Use var or let for variables and const fror constants. Var foo ='bar'; Let foo ='bar';const baz ='bar'; Functions function $name$ ($parameters$) { } ...

Javascript

by: ryjfgjl | last post by:

In our work, we often receive Excel tables with data in the same format. If we want to analyze these data, it can be difficult to analyze them because the data is spread across multiple Excel files...

Data Management

Migrating Website to Cloud - Emmanuel Katto

by: emmanuelkatto | last post by:

Hi All, I am Emmanuel katto from Uganda. I want to ask what challenges you've faced while migrating a website to cloud. Please let me know. Thanks! Emmanuel

Looking to do Android software development, any suggestions? Is flutter better?

by: nemocccc | last post by:

hello, everyone, I want to develop a software for my android phone for daily needs, any suggestions?

Is that possible of reading the .csv file in column wise and the column have different lengths ?

by: Sonnysonu | last post by:

This is the data of csv file 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 the lengths should be different i have to store the data by column-wise with in the specific length. suppose the i have to...

C / C++

How to build RAID in BIOS?

by: Hystou | last post by:

There are some requirements for setting up RAID: 1. The motherboard and BIOS support RAID configuration. 2. The motherboard has 2 or more available SATA protocol SSD/HDD slots (including MSATA, M.2...

Computer Hardware

What is ONU?

by: marktang | last post by:

ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However,...