Trying to add another control to classifieds starter kit grateful of any advice on how to do.

 Is it possible to turn "type" as in for sale or wanted into a control?

I have been trying to copy existing location control and duplicate?

Extremely grateful if anyone could step me through the process of creating new control, including databse mods.

If you haven't already guessed I am a beginner trying learn asp.net

Roy.

1. Create a New Control and put in the Controls folder

2. Add the code below in the top of the ASPX page you want to add a control to

   <%@ Register TagPrefix="uc1" TagName="MyNewControlName" Src="~/Controls/MyNewControlName.ascx" %>

3. Add <uc1:MyNewControlNameID="myNewControlName" runat="server" /> 

where you want your control to appear in the aspx page

Thanks Ashmetry,

 I am going to use locationdrop down as basis of my new control but want to pick up "type" info instead, could you also advise on necessary changes to existing locationdrop control to change to "type"

Thanks,

RM

Not sure what you mean.

 Are you trying to inherit from LocationDropDown?? and use the inherited control??

Sorry,

Being  a bit of an amateur I am going to try and copy an existing control code and modify so I can show the "type" already in the database (For Sale, Wanted)

I am not skilled enough to write a new control, so wanted to copy and modify an existing one, then apply as you previously suggested.

Could you please advise what changes would be reuired, or best approach to write a new control?

Thanks,

Roy.

Ash,

 By the way v.nice site www.love2trade.com how did you create the zip code search that would be the ultimate for my first page search.

Thanks,

Roy.

Thanks! I worked hard on love2trade.com! To do the zipcodes, i purchased a zipcode database from http://www.zip-codes.com/. There is however a cheaper solutions out there, I believe my buddy Daniel (http://www.detelli.com ) was able to get a cheap (maybe free) database.

Also check http://www.spikesolutions.net/ViewSolution.aspx?ID=1e7d197c-7441-40f4-8e87-5ecc3ef5ab60 

You will then need to integrate that with your ads to calculate radius..etc

Im still a bit confused with you are trying to do. But the best I would suggest to create a new control is follow the direction i gave you earlier..

Never try to copy code that you dont understand, it will just confuse you.

Ash,

I will try and give you an overview, I am basically trying to show 3 drop down menu's for search on default page www.jobfunk.com

1. State (VIC, NSW, SA, WA)

2. Service or trade

3. Location

I have now successfully got service & location but need to add a state drop down which will then provide locations of each state, or ultimately a postcode search.

I don't have alot of skill writing vb, so am unsure about creating a new control.

 Thanks,

Roy.

If you basicly want a custom control to display US-States check this

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/webforms/SDIddlStatesPackage.aspx 

Thanks Ash,

 Do you know if similiar code is avaialble for Australia - maybe I'll get googling it.

Failing that I will start writing a new control for Aussie states.

 Thanks,

Roy Martian

I have no idea. I live in the US : )

Sorry 'mate', wish I can help.

No worries, one last question, do you know how to stop all adverts showing as default on home page and only show when search is clicked?

Whenever I go to my default page all my test ads show prior to completing a search?

Any tips?

Roy.

You mean not let search results box show anything when you first visit the website?

or do you want to point www.yourDomainName.com to Default.aspx instead of Search.aspx?

Yes, I do not want to see any results when opening default page until a search has been completed.

Been trying to stop this for a while, no real problem now, but as I get more ads will look untidy.

 I am ok, changing "search" to my domain name in Master page (I think).

 Thanks Ash,

Roy.

My code is totally different from the original code, but just looking at the original code i would say whats probably causing this is Page_Load Method of Search.aspx

   string categoryQs = Request.QueryString["c"];
   int categoryIdQs = DefaultValues.CategoryIdMinValue;
   if (categoryQs != null)
   {
    if (Int32.TryParse(categoryQs, out categoryIdQs))
    {
     _showCategoryBrowseForTopLevel = true;
    }
   }

   // if no category was specified in the QueryString, we set it the "All Categories" id (0)
   SetCurrentCategory(categoryIdQs);

Try changing that to...

   string categoryQs = Request.QueryString["c"];
   int categoryIdQs = DefaultValues.CategoryIdMinValue;
   if (categoryQs != null)
   {
    if (Int32.TryParse(categoryQs, out categoryIdQs))
    {
     _showCategoryBrowseForTopLevel = true;
    SetCurrentCategory(categoryIdQs); 
    }
   }

   // if no category was specified in the QueryString, we set it the "All Categories" id (0)

This is not a compiled code..its just from my head....test it and see...if that doesnt do it then just look for something else that is binding the control during page load.

Great thanks Ash,

 I will start investigating search.aspx.vb however your suggestion seems like no difference in recommended code to original code?

 Could you please confirm changes that I should test, I will then close this post and stop bugging you!

 Thanks,

Roy.

 ps, You don't know how to adjust password setting for new users so they don't have to use symbols, and can just use letters and numbers. Seems to confuse alot of my users.

Thank you!!!

It is different (check the location of setCurrentCategory )..pay closer attention :)

To accept simple passwords modofy your membership provider.

You can do that by setting minRequiredNonalphanumericCharacters to 0.

Good on ya Ash,

Sorry about that re' search.aspx.vb code - I will give it a go.

 Could you tell me which file would in find minRequiredNonalphanumericCharacters in ?

 Big Thanks,

Roy.

in the web.config file. Do a string search and you'll find it.

Thanks Ash you have been a great help.

Good on ya.