How do you create a dropdownlist from an enum in ASP.NET MVC?

Question

I\'m trying to use the Html.DropDownList extension method but can\'t figure out how to use it with an enumeration.

Let\'s say I have an enumeration like

Answer 1

You can also use my custom HtmlHelpers in Griffin.MvcContrib. The following code:

@Html2.CheckBoxesFor(model => model.InputType) 

@Html2.RadioButtonsFor(model => model.InputType) 

@Html2.DropdownFor(model => model.InputType) 

Generates:

https://github.com/jgauffin/griffin.mvccontrib