dropdown list populated via JavaScript, but values lost if postback

[lmohr79]

I have a populated dropdown list. Via JavaScript, the user can enter a value into the list where it will be added, sorted and the selected index will be changed accordingly. However, if a postback occurs, the new values are lost. I know the server has no idea the values have been added, but why isn't __Viewstate taking care of this?

 

[jbenson001]

The ViewState does not know that the values have been added because you are adding the items clientside, not serverside. The ViewState will only hold serverside changes to the values.

Jim

 

[ca8msm]

So, to get around the problem you could post the values to the ASP.NET page and then add them on the client side.


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[lmohr79]

I am working around this problem with a hidden field and an onload event. Which, I think, is what the last comment leading to. Thanks, I appreciate the fast turn around!