Joe, This is a classic. You need to add a IsPostBack in your Page_Load like here in C#:
private void Page_Load(object sender, System.EventArgs e) { // Put user code to initialize the page here if (!IsPostBack) { // code that display your dropdown lists } } Hope this helps, - Nicolas > -----Original Message----- > From: Joseph J. Sarna Jr. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 2:18 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [DOTNET] Postback > > > I have run into a problem where my databound drop down list > boxes do not > retain their selections on a postback to the form. Could my > install of .NET > be munged or has anyone run into this and found a way around > it? Thanks > > Joe This message is for information purposes only and its content should not be construed as an offer, or solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell any banking or financial instruments or services and no representation or warranty is given in respect of its accuracy, completeness or fairness. The material is subject to change without notice. You should take your own independent tax, legal and other professional advice in respect of the content of this message. This message may contain confidential or legally privileged material and may not be copied, redistributed or published (in whole or in part) without our prior written consent. This email may have been intercepted, partially destroyed, arrive late, incomplete or contain viruses and no liability is accepted by any member of the Credit Agricole Indosuez group as a result. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message from your computer. You can read messages from the DOTNET archive, unsubscribe from DOTNET, or subscribe to other DevelopMentor lists at http://discuss.develop.com.