Search utility without using DataGrid

Question

i want to add a search utility in my website. it should fetch the database and display the results as required.

But without using Data Grid

Answer 1

so how do you want to display the results?

Answer 2

You can retrieve the informations form the database as an XML-String.
With that XML-Object you can fill up any Controls you like.

Answer 3

ok....can you pls tel me how to do it?????

i was trying it with placeholders

Answer 4

In the Database use SELECT * FROM [TABLE] FOR XML AUTO
This you'll get your XML-String which you can put into an XMLReader.

With that Reader you can Loop through your elements and paste the different lines into your Page

Answer 5

im not using XML.....
im doing it with simple placeholders....
pls guide me...

Answer 6

What do you mean with using placeholders?
Where do you get the Data for your searchresults?
Where are the informations stored?

Answer 7

placeholders are a component in asp.net. it gives out result as specified.

im retriving the data from sql database. hav created a table named "abc"

so wil be calling the data from the database to display it in the placeholder

Answer 8

You have to create a WebService for retrieving your Data.
Have a look at my post: http://social.expression.microsoft.com/Forums/de-DE/blend/thread/3772bf00-06a2-466a-8a56-49ed8c5a471b

After getting the information you can do what you want with the resultset

Answer 9

The link does not work. What other way can i reach the page.