twilitegxa Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Is there a way to have a hash table as a select list that, when the user selects an option, it populates a paragraph for that option in a label? I have the code that displays the selected item's value, but I don't know how to add a paragraph or sentence that doesn't show up in the select list. I want a few options, and then wen they pick an option, it says something else (like something that wasn't in the list, like a paragraph or sentence about the option picked). Can anyone help with that? I'm working with this: <script runat="server"> sub Page_Load if Not Page.IsPostBack then dim mycountries=New Hashtable mycountries.Add("G", "Grooming") mycountries.Add("H", "Health") mycountries.Add("F", "Feeding") mycountries.Add("E", "Exercise") mycountries.Add("S", "Species") dd.DataSource=mycountries dd.DataValueField="Key" dd.DataTextField="Value" dd.DataBind() end if end sub sub displayMessage(s as Object,e As EventArgs) lbl1.text="Your favorite country is: " & dd.SelectedItem.Text end sub </script> <html> <body> <form id="Form1" runat="server"> <asp:DropDownList id="dd" runat="server" AutoPostBack="True" onSelectedIndexChanged="displayMessage" /> <p><asp:label id="lbl1" runat="server" /></p> </form> </body> </html> How can I do this? Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilitegxa Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 I figured out a way to do what I wanted: <script runat="server"> sub Page_Load if Not Page.IsPostBack then Dim petInformation = New Hashtable petInformation.Add("G", "Grooming") petInformation.Add("H", "Health") petInformation.Add("F", "Feeding") petInformation.Add("E", "Exercise") petInformation.Add("S", "Species") dd.DataSource = petInformation dd.DataValueField="Key" dd.DataTextField="Value" dd.DataBind() end if end sub Sub displayMessage(ByVal s As Object, ByVal e As EventArgs) If dd.SelectedItem.Text = "Grooming" Then lbl1.Text = "<p>Grooming your pet is specific to each kind of pet. For<br> example, you can give your dog a bath in the bathtub, while<br> cats require a special foaming cleanser instead. Some pets<br> require more grooming than others, so be sure to read the <br>information thoroughly. Some grooming might even be <br>covered by a pet's insurance, especially those that require <br>excessive grooming. Choose your pet type below for more<br> specific information:</p>" ElseIf dd.SelectedItem.Text = "Health" Then lbl1.Text = "Keeping your pet healthy is very important. Ensuring they <br>have the proper nutrition for their age, exercise, and <br>supplements is an important to ensure good health for your <br>pet. Choose your pet type below for appropriate preventive <br>and supplemental health products and exercise we <br>recommend:" ElseIf dd.SelectedItem.Text = "Feeding" Then lbl1.Text = "Feeding your pet the proper amounts is very crucial in <br>keeping your pet at a healthy weight. Too much can cause <br>him to be overweight, while too little can cause him to be <br>malnourished. Choose your pet type below for charts <br>showing proper nutrition according to age and weight:" ElseIf dd.SelectedItem.Text = "Exercise" Then lbl1.Text = "Getting the right amount of exercise ensures that your pet<br> stays healthy and doesn't become overweight. This also <br>helps to keep his joints and muscles strong and in good <br>condition. Choose your pet type below to see some <br>recommendations for exercise for your pet:" ElseIf dd.SelectedItem.Text = "Species" Then lbl1.Text = "Each pet has unique characteristics. Some pets <br>require special care because of their species. Others, a <br>special diet. Knowing more about your pet will help <br>you to take better care of him. Select your pet's species<br> below to learn more about your pet:" End If End Sub </script> <html> <body> <form id="Form1" runat="server"> <asp:DropDownList id="dd" runat="server" AutoPostBack="True" onSelectedIndexChanged="displayMessage" /> <p><asp:label id="lbl1" runat="server" /></p> </form> </body> </html> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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