Datasource Binding Problem

[Jasper]

Hi,

I'm trying to populate a table with a DataTable object.

private void detailTable_NeedDataSource(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    (sender as Telerik.Reporting.Processing.Table).DataSource = OrderDetails;
}

Unfortunately nothing happeens, the table is empty. I've searched the forum and docs for any explanation or solution, but I was not able to figure out how to put the data at runtime into the table.

Any suggestions whats wrong with my code?

PS: I found a forum post which stated that I have to use a parameterless constructor. If I do so, to problem remains the same. No data shows up.

[Peter]

Hi Jasper,

The code you have provided looks correct. However be aware that a NeedDataSource event fires only when the data item (Table) does not have data source set.

Check out the attached sample report that is using a NeedDataSource event to populate a Table item with a DataTable object.

Greetings,
Peter
the Telerik team

[Jasper]

Thanks, could solve this.

Am I right in thinking, that it is not possible (out of the box) to bind any datasource to a table and populate it automatically at runtime without defining the fields/columns at design time before?

[Peter]

Hi Jasper,

You are correct -  the Table item needs a definition and doesn't support auto generation out of box . However there is a workaround available. Please check out the "Dynamic" Table in Telerik Reports article that elaborates on the topic.

Regards,
Peter
the Telerik team

[Binod Kumar]

Hi,
I am trying to use same DataSource For Both table and Report. But when I use same datasource then the table is repeated for each data item of the report datasource. Again i tried to Bind the table with report datasource by using ReportItem.DataObject Expression but still the table is repeated.
I want details shouldn't repeat in table if i bind it with report data source.
Any Suggestion What Shall I Do?

[Peter]

Hello Binod Kumar,

Generally a detail section is printed once for every data record. Thus if you want to have only one table instance our suggestion is to move the table item to a non repeater section such as an unbound group (group without grouping) footer/header section.

Greetings,
Peter
the Telerik team