Question

I created a grid view application and outside of my template I have a Add new row button. When i add a new row , it gets placed with an Edit and delete button. What I’m trying to do is when I click the add new row button, i want it to open the new row in editing mode, so no blank rows can be added with empty information. So basically if I add a new row and dont input information it wont be created.

If I need to be more thorough on my explanation please ask.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you

Answer 1

I ended up figuring out the problem on my own. It works perfect now. I as well changedup the database but I’m providing my code. Im sure there is an easier way but this was the best I could do: If you guys can provide inputs on an easier way I would appreciate it.

protected void gv_RowCommand(object sender, GridViewCommandEventArgs e)
    {

        if (e.CommandName == "Insert") //- this is needed to explain that the INSERT command will only work when INSERT is clicked
        {
            gv.DataBind();

            DataTable d = dbcon.GetDataTable("SELECT * FROM CIS.CIS_TRANS ORDER BY ID DESC", "ProjectCISConnectionString");

            string transCode = "", fundCode = "", BSA_CD = "", DP_TYPE = "";

            if (d.Rows.Count > 0)
            {
                transCode = d.Rows[0]["TRANS_CD"].ToString();
                fundCode = d.Rows[0]["FUND_CD"].ToString();
                BSA_CD = d.Rows[0]["BSA_CD"].ToString();
                DP_TYPE = d.Rows[0]["DP_TYPE"].ToString();

                if (transCode.Trim().Length > 0)
                {
                    dbcon.Execute("INSERT INTO CIS.CIS_TRANS (TRANS_CD) VALUES('')", "ProjectCISConnectionString");

                    gv.DataBind();
                }
            }

            gv.EditIndex = gv.Rows.Count - 1;

        }
        else if (e.CommandName == "Cancel")
        {
            DataTable d = dbcon.GetDataTable("SELECT * FROM CIS.CIS_TRANS ORDER BY ID DESC", "ProjectCISConnectionString");

            string transCode = "";

            if (d.Rows.Count > 0)
            {
                transCode = d.Rows[0]["TRANS_CD"].ToString();

                if (transCode.Trim().Length == 0)
                {
                    dbcon.Execute(string.Format("DELETE CIS.CIS_TRANS WHERE ID = '{0}'", d.Rows[0]["ID"]), "ProjectCISConnectionString");

                    gv.DataBind();
                }
            }


        }
    }