Call Simple method from Webmethod using C#

Question

I am calling a webmethod from an aspx page. The webmethod is in code behind only. Now, I want to know if it is possible to call a method from the webmethod?

For example:

//Simple Method
Public static void BindData()
{
   // Bind DataList using DataTable
}

[WebMethod]
Public static void InsertData()
{
   // Call BindData()
}

Here, I am getting error for DataList control as it must use static type. Why?

Mairaj Ahmad · Answer 1 · 2014-12-17T09:40:22.353

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You cannot access controls in static methods. Your webform is a class and controls are properties of this class and they are non-static so you cannot access non-static properties in static method. You can use ajax to populate datalist.

edited Dec 17 '14 at 09:40

answered Dec 17 '14 at 09:28

Mairaj Ahmad

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So, the solution is...? =) – J. Steen Dec 17 '14 at 09:33
That was a leading question. I know the various solutions but for this to be an actual **useful answer** you might want to include a working fix in your post. Just sayin'. – J. Steen Dec 17 '14 at 09:35

Call Simple method from Webmethod using C#

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