Using datasource to bind data to listbox

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public static List<string> users=new List<string>();
...
ListBox1.DataSource = Class1.users;

I have a ListBox and I would like to fill it with values from a collection. I try this but the list just wont fill, what else do I need to do??

Dave New · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-06 13:18:04Z

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After setting the data source, you need to bind the data:

ListBox1.DataBind();

If you do not set the ListBox.DisplayMember property, the binding will use your objects ToString() method for the item text. In your case, as you are using List, you do not need to set DisplayMember.

answered Nov 6, 2012 at 13:18

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Pranay Rana · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-06 13:20:45Z

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you need to do like this

ListBox1.DataSource = Class1.users;
ListBox1.DataBind();

if not call it after assingning collection

edited Nov 6, 2012 at 13:20

answered Nov 6, 2012 at 13:13

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Dave New Over a year ago

There is no need to set those properties as it is a List<string>.

Vikas · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-06 13:47:51Z

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Bind the Data using the

public static List<string> users=new List<string>();
...
ListBox1.DataSource = Class1.users;
ListBox1.DataBind()

answered Nov 6, 2012 at 13:47

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