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Asked: May 14, 20262026-05-14T07:10:38+00:00 2026-05-14T07:10:38+00:00

I have a GridView bound to an DataSource query with parameters tied to form

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I have a GridView bound to an DataSource query with parameters tied to form controls.

What is the standard / best-practices way to handle optional query parameters?

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    2026-05-14T07:10:38+00:00Added an answer on May 14, 2026 at 7:10 am

    Something like.. set the control parameter to -1 then in your query do something like…

    Select * From Blah Where
    (Somefield = @param or @param = -1)
    
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