What am I misunderstanding about how Html.TextBoxFor works

Question

I\'m just trying to get back into .NET MVC with the new release and I can\'t get my head round the way may view is binding to the DataModel.

I have a model with a pr

Answer 1

Because HTML helpers read the value from the ModelState and not from the model. In order the change that behavior you'll need to work with the ModelState as well.
(see: Changing model’s properties on postback)