}//End Page_Load protected void FillDropDownList() { DataTable table = null; try { table = ba.GetAuthors(); } catch (Exception ex) { throw ex; } //put data from database into dropdown list DropDownList1.DataSource = table; DropDownList1.DataTextField = "AuthorName"; DropDownList1.DataValueField = "AuthorKey"; DropDownList1.DataBind(); DropDownList1.Items.Insert(0, "Choose a Service"); }