Am presently able to grab values from sql database.
You would think retrieving a value from a textbox wouldnt be too hard. Can't seem to find answers through forums/online.

To retrieve a value from a textbox, does the textbox need a dedicated column in table?

Looking to add an IF statment under button_click sub:
Want 2 options, ability to ask if string is an exact "something" or ask if it matches a name within table column (for example ClientName)

Hypathetical explination example: (so you know what I am going for) 
If Textbox.Text.Contains = "HardlinedWords" Then       OR        If Textbox.Text.Contains = Name from Column ClientName Then 


How would I code the hardlined string as well as the string that matches name within column of sql table?
(would use seperately)



Feedback Appreciated,

-Machina12

Mitch,

You seem to be the man with the answers.
I used your advice with retrieving hardlined value.

Funny thing is, I already had been poking around and thought of that solution. Sometimes you just need a nudge in the right direction.
Well in regards to the part of my question you didn't understand, it actually surfaced again, right after successfully using first method.
Hopefully I can clarify.

What I am wondering is within IF statement that uses the hardlined option:  If txtName.Text.Contains("HardlinedText") Then

What about the option to ask something to effect of:   If txtName.Text.Contains("@Name already in a column within table") Then  ?


Need clarity on coding for calling that type information.



Feedback Appreciated,

-Machina12

O.K.   Have a few questions that have evolved. I tried to number for easiest reply.

What I am going for is a textbox, where user can input a given name, and the query delete that complete column with that matching name.
Aware the query will do the actions, but want to be clear on the rest of the process for this particular action.

1.) Are you illuding that I will have to use the DAL structure to do this with Info.vb and Controller.vb?
2.) Can I just run these actions via query?
3.) If so, because the input needs to be @dynamic, where do I dictate that the textbox will become the @input?
4.) What are proper tags for query to search a given column by @input?

What I am finding most confusing over and over is the connection between .ascx/.vb and controller
Seems to be one ID or TYPE tag that refers to another tag, to another.

5.) In other words, what is the tag name that would link a textbox to it's controller actions.
     Some asp: textboxes have minimal field attributes, and dont link to controller file, but yet actions work?

6.) Basically, I would like to know what are the names of the necessary files will be effected for this?




Feedback Appreciated,

-Machina12