Convert data item so shape

[Itai]

Hello

I have the following problem - I need to synchronize a diagram with a search field / combo box, such that both will have the same datasource, and when selecting/searching, the diagram focuses on the correct shape. The problem is, as far as I understand it `diagram.bringIntoView` can only take shape, not the dataItem that is associated with it. 

If I have the shape I can get the shape.dataItem, but in the combo box I only have the data item. Is there a way to ask the diagram "give me the shape for this data item"? Or is the only solution to save every shape in say `visualTemplate`, when it is created? 

 

Thanks.

[Daniel]

Hello,

Currently there isn't a dedicated method for retrieving a shape by dataItem but it can be found by comparing the shapes dataItem to the selected item - example. We will include method(s) for the next release.

Regards,
Daniel
Telerik

 

 

[Itai]

Thank you, this example is very helpful.