Step number 3 on page 110, the initial web page would contain the line "You have selected: " unless a Page.IsPostBack is tested as in the following script block:

<script runat="server" language="VB">
   Sub Page_Load()
      If Page.IsPostBack then
           Dim msg As String = "You have selected: <br />"

           If list1.Items(0).Selected Then msg = msg & list1.Items(0).text & "<br />"
           If list1.Items(1).Selected Then msg = msg & list1.Items(1).text & "<br />"
           If list1.Items(2).Selected Then msg = msg & list1.Items(2).text & "<br />"

           Message.Text = msg
      End If
   End Sub
</script>

Would you agree?


Jeffrey A. Hock

No, I don't think so. The initial page would be empty. As soon as you post back, Message will contain "You have selected: <br />" + the selected value of an item in the drop down.

Why do you think it would contain the message: You have selected? This message is added to the string msg only when there is a post back.....

Cheers,

Imar


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Imar Spaanjaars
Everyone is unique, except for me.

Imar,

The example in the book does NOT have the postback check. I added it. Without it, "You have selected:" appears on the initial page.

Jeffrey A. Hock

Right, I see. I thought you were trying to check your code.

I don't have the book, so I couldn't look at the example. From your original post it wasn't clear what you were asking.....

Cheers,

Imar


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Imar Spaanjaars
Everyone is unique, except for me.