How can I do this

[Bruno Alexandre]

Hi guys,

How can I perform a check if a binded field is Empty or Null, like this:
<asp:TemplateField HeaderText="Birthdate" SortExpression="bdC">
<ItemTemplate>
<% If Not String.IsNullOrEmpty(Eval("bdC")) Then%>
<%#(FormatDateTime(Eval("bdC"), DateFormat.ShortDate))%>
<% Else%>
<% end if %>
</ItemTemplate>
</asp:TemplateField>

if I try the above code, I get this error:

"Databinding methods such as Eval(), XPath(), and Bind() can only be used in
the context of a databound control."


Thank you

 

[Cowboy \(Gregory A. Beamer\)]

Try using the data bound event and testing in code behind. You can grab the
value and format as you wish.

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