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c#asp.netgridviewlistviewdetailsview

Should I use a ListView, DetailsView, or GridView?

I need to display a table with various info (names, dates, serial numbers, notes). In addition, there is one field I need to be one of three specified values (Raise, Lower, Release). What view would be the best/easiest to implement which would let me add/edit/delete entries as well as provide a drop down option for the Raise, Lower, Release options?

Thanks in advance!

Solution

  • All of them can do that. I use a DetailsView and GridView if i just want to display data that in straight columns and rows. The DetailsView shows 1 record per page and let's you do all you want. I personally use it for Edit and Insert. The GridView i use for Showing and Deleting.

    The ListView and FormView you use when you want show fancy data that doesn't let itself fit in neat rows and columns but more complex views. They too let you Edit/Insert/Delete.

    To show a DropDownList in the DetailsView and GridView you convert a DataBoundField into a TemplateField.