Java Combo Box and MySql database

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I am currently using netbeans GUI drag and drop form, i have a combobox, and i want the combobox value to change based on data received from a database. The other textboxes are receiving their data correcly, the main problem is with the combobox.

   String x = tI.getStatus();

   if(x == "Assigned"){
       cboStatus.setSelectedIndex(0);
   }
   else if(x == "In progress"){
       cboStatus.setSelectedIndex(1);
   }
   else if (x == "Pending"){
       cboStatus.setSelectedIndex(2);
   }
   else if(x == "Completed"){
       cboStatus.setSelectedIndex(3);
   }

can anyone tell me how to change the index of the combo box based on data received from database. thanks.

Reimeus · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-14 16:44:20Z

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Use String.equals to compare String content. The == operator compares Object references.

if (x.equals("Assigned")) {

answered Apr 14, 2013 at 16:44

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Pradeep Pati · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-14 16:44:38Z

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You can't compare Strings with ==, use equals()

answered Apr 14, 2013 at 16:44

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avi Over a year ago

Yes thats true, i forgot about that. Its working now, thanks a lot man :) That was indeed a silly mistake :(

blackpanther · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-14 16:45:55Z

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Use String.equals(). The == operator compares if two Strings reference the same String object; not if they have equal characters in the String.

answered Apr 14, 2013 at 16:45

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