DataBinding and custom controls

[Michael]

Hello -

If I set the FieldName of a databound column, the corresponding values are displayed within the column.  This is normally desirable.  However, I happen to be using a custom element in that column, and the text drawn by the grid interferes with my element's visualization.  If I do not set the FieldName of the column, the problem disappears.  However, I then cannot sort or group the column.  Is there a way for me to sort/group by a databound column without the grid displaying the value of the column in the cells?

Thanks,

- Mike

[Jack]

Hi Michael,

Yes, this is possible. You should handle the CellFormatting event and set the Text property to an empty string. Here is a sample:

void radGridView1_CellFormatting(object sender, CellFormattingEventArgs e)
{
    if (e.CellElement.ColumnIndex == 1)
    {
        e.CellElement.Text = "";
    }
}

I hope this helps. Should you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Greetings,
Jack
the Telerik team

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