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.NET MVC Multiple Versions of Same form on One View

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Correct me if you're wrong, but it sounds like all 3 addresses will have the same field names in the same form? If so, you've got bigger problems than just the validation message.

Regardless (even if you're using separate forms), I would suggest you preface the field names with the address ID:

<%= Html.TextBox("Address" + Model.Address.ID + ".Line1", Model.Address.Line1)%>

You won't be able to automatically bind (in the method parameters), but you can use UpdateModel() and set the prefix to

"Address" + Address.ID

James S 2009-07-08 13:16:52

There is a separate form for each of the addresses. If I preface the fieldname with the unique ID then I lose the model binding I want for the updates in the controller. BTW, when there are no validation errors the updates are successful. I am only running into issues when errors occur.

mikerennick 2009-07-08 13:22:35

Yes, you do lose the automatic model binding. If you want to keep that, you'd have to have three model bindings (2 of which will always be null) -- there's a prefix option for the bindings, as well.Alternatively, you could do two things:a) Only show the validationMessage() for the submitted form. Don't call validationMessage() for the addresses which haven't been submitted. The view will be a bit messy, though.b) Keep the Html.TextBox() the same, but add the prefixes to only the ValidationMessage(). Do something in your controller to rename the validation errors in viewstate. Also messy.

James S 2009-07-08 16:03:11

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I solved this by getting rid of the html helper methods on the form(s). If someone sees a means of keeping the helper methods please let me know.

mikerennick 2009-07-08 14:37:16

Just saw that the post above was updated with a solution. I was not aware of the prefix option on the UpdateModel method. Thanks.

mikerennick 2009-07-08 14:42:53

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