Gets or sets the data-entry mode to which the System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control returns after an update, insert, or cancel operation.
Syntax
public virtual FormViewMode DefaultMode { set; get; }
Value
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Remarks
Use the FormView.DefaultMode property to specify whether the System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control returns to edit, insert, or read-only mode after an update, insert, or cancel operation is performed. By default, the System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control returns to read-only mode; however, you can keep the System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control in edit or insert mode by setting this property to the appropriate value. The following table lists the different mode values.
| FormViewMode.Edit |
The System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control is in edit mode, which allows the user to update the values of a record. |
| FormViewMode.Insert |
The System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control is in insert mode, which allows the user to add a new record to the data source. |
| FormViewMode.ReadOnly |
The System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control is in read-only mode, which is the normal display mode. |
This property is commonly used when the System.Web.UI.WebControls.FormView control has a single purpose, such as only to insert or edit records.
Requirements
Assembly: System.Web (in System.Web.dll)
Assembly Versions: 2.0.0.0
Since: .NET 2.0