Add "Print" option in CommandItemSettings

[Apoorv Gupta]

I want to add "Print" option in CommandItemSettings along with existing Export Options. Is there a way I can extend CommandItemSettings, or do I need to create my own CommandItemTemplate?

[Princy]

Hello Apoorv,

I would suggest you to make use of the CommandItemTemplate of the grid inorder to customize your command row. You can also add a control to the default command row as shown below:
c#:

protected void RadGrid1_ItemCreated(object sender, GridItemEventArgs e)
    {
        if (e.Item is GridCommandItem)
        {
            LinkButton lnkbtn = new LinkButton();
            lnkbtn.ID = "btnPrint";
            lnkbtn.Text = "  Print Grid";
            lnkbtn.CommandName = "Print";
            GridCommandItem cmdItem = (GridCommandItem)e.Item;
            cmdItem.Controls[0].Controls[0].Controls[0].Controls[0].Controls.Add(lnkbtn);
        }
    }

Thanks
Princy.

[Apoorv Gupta]

Hi Princy,
Thanks for the response. I am evaluating the product for one of my client and this was my first post and I wasn't expecting such a fast response.

I was also inclining towards CommandItemTemplte option after going thru the documentation. Also the approach you mentioned for adding button dynamically would work but would be less maintainable.

Thanks
Apoorv

[Pooya]

I have the same issue and the grid is inside an update panel and the new Command button has to trigger a postback rather than an async postback. how would that be possible?

[Martin]

I want to do the same thing. Although I don't like it for maintainability it's probably the simplest solution for now. But I suggest that Telerik makes available the ability to export a CommandItemsSettings to a CommandTemplate. This would allow people to maintain the standard look and feel while easily adding in another button.

Reproducing a standard Command Bar isn't trivial.

Martin