How to use Eval() with a column name that contains a dot(.)?

Question

In my SQL Server table there is a column slno. (yes, it contains a dot) that is working fine in SQL Server. However, <%#Eval(\"slno.\")%> is

Answer 1

I Used DataBinder.GetPropertyValue() as it follows:

DataBinder.GetPropertyValue(Container.DataItem, "Name of my Fields with(Parentheses)") 

and Worked like a Charm on a ASP.NET VB Project.

Answer 2

You can use SELECT AS in your SELECT SQL statement.

SELECT Tabl1.slno. AS slno_no_dot from Table1

than

<ItemTemplate> <%#Eval("slno_no_dot") %> </ItemTemplate>

Answer 3

use

<%# ((DataRowView)Container.DataItem)["slno."] %>

Alternatively use

<%# DataBinder.Eval (Container.DataItem, "slno.") %>

For MSDN reference see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/4hx47hfe.aspx

EDIT - Another option:

<%# DataBinder.GetPropertyValue(Container.DataItem, "slno.") %>

EDIT 2 - as per comments:

AFAIK Eval handles the string as an expression which it evaluates using some rules - these rules have special handling for the dot...

GetPropertyValue OTOH does not apply those rules (which means it is NOT a full replacement for Eval AFAIK) thus having the ability to handle cases where the dot handling of Eval leads to problems (like in this case).

Answer 4

Do not use DataBinder.eval(); eval() can not read field after dot(.).

Instead, use DataBinder.GetPropertyValue()