The name 'Bind' does not exist in the current context

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When using the bind method in the calendar control I get the error: The name 'Bind' does not exist in the current context. How Can I do this correctly? I need a way of checking against null values. it is within a Gridview control

<asp:Calendar ID="Calendar1" runat="server" SelectedDate='<%# string.IsNullOrEmpty(Bind("valid_date").ToString()) ? "0000-00-00 00:00:00.000": Bind("valid_date").ToString() %>' ></asp:Calendar>

What are you trying to bind? Is this in a GridView or some other similar databound control? Where is valid_from_date coming from? — Dave Zych
– Dave Zych, Commented Mar 5, 2014 at 16:40

Damith · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-05 16:46:18Z

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SelectedDate = '<%# String.IsNullOrEmpty(Convert.ToString(Eval("valid_date"))) ? DateTime.MinValue : Eval("valid_date") %>'

answered Mar 5, 2014 at 16:46

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specstr Over a year ago

Some explanation would help a lot. Why can't we use 'bind'? Is it deprecated or what?

Dave Zych · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-05 16:44:40Z

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I think what you're looking for is Eval:

<asp:Calendar ID="Calendar1" runat="server" 
    SelectedDate='<%# string.IsNullOrEmpty(Eval("valid_date").ToString()) ? "0000-00-00 00:00:00.000": Eval("valid_date").ToString() %>'>
</asp:Calendar>

answered Mar 5, 2014 at 16:44

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