In ASP.Net, during which page lifecycle event does viewstate get loaded?

Question

I know it happens sometime before Load, but during what event exactly?

Answer 1

That is to say, viewstate is loaded between the OnInit() and OnLoad() events of the page.

My favorite article on dealing with viewstate, which answers every question I have every time: http://weblogs.asp.net/infinitiesloop/archive/2006/08/03/Truly-Understanding-Viewstate.aspx