Hi there,

I am trying to add validation controls based on a value in the database. 
The idea is to create a questionaire where each question can have a 
different type of answer.

I am using a repeater that I have bound to a dataset. The first column in 
the dataset holds the question and the second holds a number representing 
the type of data I want to validate (1 = number, 2 = date and so on).

The last column holds the answer and is represented by a text box where a 
user must enter a value. 
Now, for each text box in the repeater, I want to dynamically add a 
validation control, like Required, Range etc.

I tried the following solutions:

1. I used OnItemCreated. This gives me access to the repeater item 
(including a PlaceHolder control where I could add the Validation control 
to) but no access to the actual data so I can't check the type I need to 
validate.

2. I used databinding to call a function in my code behind. This function 
is passed the type to validate. However, inside that function I can't 
access the Repeater, so I can't add controls to it.

Am I missing something? Any ideas on how to get at both the pieces of data 
I need (the datatype I am validating from the dataset AND the repeater 
control) so I can add controls on the fly?

Cheers and thanks in advance.


Imar