RadComboBox bound to property of nullable object

[Hans]

Hi,

I have following RadComboBox:

<telerik:RadComboBox x:Name="cmbSvtAreaManagers" Grid.Row="0" Grid.Column="2"
                ItemsSource="{Binding SvtAreaManagers}"
                TextSearch.TextPath="DisplayPerson"
                DisplayMemberPath="DisplayPerson"
                SelectedValue="{Binding CurrentCustomerFabrics.AreaManagerID, Mode=TwoWay}"
                SelectedValuePath="PersonID"
                ClearSelectionButtonContent="{bx:LocalizeBinding ClearSelectedItem, Global=true}"
                ClearSelectionButtonVisibility="Visible">

As you can see, the SelectedValue is bound to the CurrentCustomerFabrics object (my Model class) defined in my ViewModel.

private CustomerFabricsModel customerFabricsModel;
public CustomerFabricsModel CurrentCustomerFabrics
{
    get { return customerFabricsModel; }
    set
    {
        if (customerFabricsModel != value)
        {
            customerFabricsModel = value;
            NotifyPropertyChanged();
        }
    }
}

 

When the form is launched, the CurrentCustomerFabrics object is null (it's not initialized) so I would expect to see an empty combobox, but instead the first record is shown (SelectedIndex = 0).  How is this possible ?

Regards,
Hans

 

 

 

[Dinko | Tech Support Engineer]

Hi Hans,

Thank you for the provided code snippet.

I wasn't able to reproduce this behavior with the SelectedIndex. Looking at the first code snippet, the SelectedValue is bind to a sub-property (AreaManagerID) of the CurrentCustomerFabrics object. Can you try to leave only the CurrentCustomerFabrics property and remove the SelectedValuePath property? This way when you select an item CurrentCustomerFabrics will be set to this item. After that, you can get your AreaManagerID property. Can you give this approach a try and let me know if it works for you?

Regards,
Dinko
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[Hans]

Hi Dinko,

this will not work because the CurrentCustomerFabrics object is not of the same type as the ItemsSource (SvtAreaManagers).

Regards,
Hans

[Dinko | Tech Support Engineer]

Hello Hans,

To avoid any misunderstanding is it possible to prepare a sample project which mimics your set-up and send it to me. This way I can have a better look at your implementation and think for a possible workaround.

I am looking forward to your reply.

Regards,
Dinko
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[Hans]

Hi Dinko,

I made a sample project but was unable to reproduce the problem.  I have spent a lot of time searching for the cause of the problem, without result.  For now, my solution is to initialize my CurrentCustomerFabrics object in the constructor of my ViewModel.

Regards,
Hans

 

[Dinko | Tech Support Engineer]

Hi Hans,

I am happy to hear that you have found a solution for this behavior. If you manage to isolate this in a standalone project, you can send it to us so we can further investigate this.

Regards,
Dinko
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