To Create a DropDown List from an ENUM
Jun 29, 2009
You have an 'enum' defined as follows:
You want to iterate through the list and put the data into an asp.net dropdownlist.
Here is the simple code:
There are probably easier ways to do it, but this works.
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public enum CompanyAddressType
{
Unknown = 0,
Primary = 1,
Warehouse = 2,
Distribution_Center = 3,
Cross_Dock = 4
}
You want to iterate through the list and put the data into an asp.net dropdownlist.
Here is the simple code:
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
if (!IsPostBack)
{
string[] names = Enum.GetNames(typeof(CompanyAddressType));
var values = (CompanyAddressType[])Enum.GetValues(typeof(CompanyAddressType));
for (int i = 0; i < names.Length; i++)
{
DropDownListCompanyAddressType.Items.Add(
new ListItem(names[i], values.ToString()));
}
}
}
There are probably easier ways to do it, but this works.
Use the tips!
If you like this post, say thank!
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