Set DataList SelectedIndex to data record

I want to set the SelectedIndex of a DataList control to equal a specific
record in the database. What is the easiest way to accomplish this??

Thanks,
David D. McCroryI know this is a simple request, but I could sure use some
help.....thanks...
"David D. McCrory" <dmccrory@.alltell.net> wrote in message
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> I want to set the SelectedIndex of a DataList control to equal a specific
> record in the database. What is the easiest way to accomplish this??
>
> Thanks,
> David D. McCrory
I'm not sure this is possible. What are you trying to accomplish? There
exists no dependency on a control and its durable datasource - at least not
yet. ASP 2.0 promises to change this.

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"David D. McCrory" <dmccrory@.alltell.net> wrote in message
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> I want to set the SelectedIndex of a DataList control to equal a specific
> record in the database. What is the easiest way to accomplish this??
>
> Thanks,
> David D. McCrory