<?= form_open() ?>
<select name="myselect">
<option value="one" <?= set_select('myselect', 'one', true) ?>>One</option>
<option value="two" <?= set_select('myselect', 'two') ?>>Two</option>
<option value="three" <?= set_select('myselect', 'three') ?>>Three</option>
</select>
<button type="submit">Send</button>
<?= form_close() ?>