How to: Set the Default Value of a DataColumn
.NET Framework 2.0
Data columns can be assigned default values. The default value is assigned in the column as new rows (records) are created.
To assign a default value to a data column
-
Open a dataset in the Dataset Designer.
-
Select the column you want to assign a default value to.
-
In the Properties window, set the DefaultValue property to the desired default value.
See Also
Tasks
Walkthrough: Displaying Data on a Form in a Windows ApplicationHow to: Connect to Data in a Database
How to: Change the Caption of a DataColumn
How to: Set the Data Type of a DataColumn
How to: Add Columns to a DataTable
How to: Create an Autonumber DataColumn
Concepts
What's New in DataDataset Designer
Data Sources Overview
