Create a generic repository DropDown with SelectListItem in MVC
问题 Having returned to this problem after a few months I've added my current best answer below. In the original question I was still looking for a simple way to achieve a generic DropDown but the title was more closely tied to the specific error I was then facing. I've amended the title to reflect the answer more closely. Hopefully this might help someone. Original Question: Generic Editor Template for DropDownListFor throws Cannot convert type error I'm trying to create a generic template for a