How to Bind This Nested Data in Grid

[Brian Mains]

Hello,

I'm setting up a prototype page, I was wondering if there is an easy way to bind nested details tables using the following data:

var entries = new[]

{

new 

{ 

AgencyName = "Health International",  

AgencyAbbreviation = "HI",

AgencyStatus = "Active",

AgencyType = "Service",

Programs = new[]

{

new { ProgramName = "New Beginnings", ProgramAbbreviation = "NB", ProgramStatus = "Active" },

new { ProgramName = "Bright Start", ProgramAbbreviation = "BS", ProgramStatus = "Active" }

}

}

};

Do I have to tap into DetailsTableDataBind?

Thanks.

[Mira]

Hello Brian,

I recommend that you use the Autogenerate hierarchy capability of the RadGrid to implement the desired functionality.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely yours,
Mira
the Telerik team

[Brian Mains]

Hi,

Thanks.  That example mentions datasets, and seems to infer it generates the hierarchy based on data relations.  All of the examples I've seen with classes mention tapping into detailstabledatabind, and then loading the children information there.  The interesting thing is; I'm using anonymous classes, which means I would need to use reflection... would be nice to be able to specify the parent property data source, rather than having to tap into the event... is that currently possible, or is there another way that I'm missing?

Thanks.

[Mira]

Hello Brian,

The grid expects its data source to be one of these bindable property types.
To implement the desired functionality, I suggest  that you create a DataSet, insert the data into it and assign it to the grid.

I hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Mira
the Telerik team