Code Customization: Set Field Values for Logged-In User

Support

Security and Authentication

Set Field Values for Logged-In User

Description

Set the value of a field based on the identity of the currently logged-in user.

Variables

Record Control

Select the record control class which will contain the customization

Field Name Control

Select the field whose value needs to be set.

Applies to

RecordControl class

Code

 
''' 
''' Override the Databind() method, call the MyBase DataBind() and 
''' set the value of a field based on the identity of the currently
''' logged-in user.
''' 
Public Overrides Sub DataBind()

    ' Call myBase.DataBind()
    MyBase.DataBind()
    
    ' If the user is logged-in set the text of the control
    ' equal to the loginId
    If Not (Me.Page.CurrentSecurity.GetUserStatus() = "")  Then    
        Me.${Field Name Control}.Text = "Created by: " & Me.Page.CurrentSecurity.GetUserStatus()
    Else    
        Me.${Field Name Control}.Text = "Not Signed In"        
    End If 
End Sub