Fred,
The problem with binding to a one-dimensional array ... you have something to display, but not to bind an integer value to. Try creating a DataTable with two columns to fill the combo with.
~~Bonnie
>Hi guys,
>I have a combo box on a windows form. It is populated with an arraylist
> private ArrayList laarraylist
>laarraylist = new ArrayList()
>laarraylist.Add("Weekly");
>laarraylist.Add("Monthly");
>laarraylist.Add("Yearly");
>
>ComboBox1.DataSource = laarraylist
>
>I have a Dataset with an integer field. the field can be 1,2 or 3.
>
>How do I bind the data from the dataset to the combobox.
>
>I have tried the foll
>
>ComboBox1.DataBindings.Add(new Binding("Text",ds,"Client.Period"))
>
>when I view the form the Combo box is always displaying the first item (Weekly"). can Anyone see anything wrong with this code. I need your help please .
>
>Regards,
>
>Fred