asp.net - How to programmatically set SelectedValue of Dropdownlist when it is bound to XmlDataSource

Question

I'm using XmlDataSource as the datasource for a dropdownlist.

Now I want to set the SelectedValue of the drop down when the page initially loads. I have tried the OnDataBound event of the drop down in which I could see the total items. But setting the SelectedValue didn't work. InOnDataBinding event, I couldn't even see the total items probably because the list isn't bound yet?

How can I set the selected index based on a value?

Answer 1

This seems to work for me.

    protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        if (!Page.IsPostBack)
        {
            DropDownList1.DataBind(); // get the data into the list you can set it
            DropDownList1.Items.FindByValue("SOMECREDITPROBLEMS").Selected = true;
        }
    }