how to show error messages in asp.net MVC2.0

Question

Hi, while coding in asp.net C# MVC 2.0, how to show error messages let say there is try {}..Catch{} or If Else ... then if i want to show error messages , then how can i code?

Answer 1

Just return an error in your ViewData:

public ActionResult Index(int id)
{
    try
    {
        // Do something that causes an error
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
       ViewData["Error"] = ex.Message;
    }
    return View();
}

And get it within your page by using ViewData["Error"].