>I've got a page with several detailsview controls attached to SQLDatasources for each table.
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>I use the DetailsView controls strictly for inserting records. I have corresponding GridViews that are used for display and editing of each of the tables involved.
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>I only make detailsviews enabled and visible if someone hits the ADD button for one of the tables. The detailsviews are set with startmode=insert. Once the record is inserted I disable and make invisible.
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>Problem - If someone inserts a record into a table using the detailsview, the next time they go to insert a record, the detailsview shows the data from the previously inserted record.
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>How can I clear the detailsview so the fields are blank prior to enabling/making visible?
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>I see a method called ClearChildState in help, but naturally it is a protected method and is not available for use (naturally - that would be too useful).

Good you asked, I think I have the same problem too.