DataTemplate for GridView columns collection?

[Erik]

Is it possible to use a DataTemplate for a GridView columns collection?
I want to define my columns once and use it in multiple views

[Maya]

Hello Erik,

Generally, you can define a DataTemplate in the Resources section and set it for each column you want afterwards. However, if you need to display different properties in your grid that might not be a good approach. What is the exact scenario that you want to achieve ? Do you want to have same columns with same values or you want to apply different style - like setting a background for example ?  

All the best,
Maya
the Telerik team

[Erik]

Hi Maya,

I want to have the same columns with the same values and the same style, and use them in different RadGridViews in different Views

[Maya]

Hello Erik,

In this case you can follow the idea mentioned above - to define DataTemplate in the Resources section, set its Key attribute and use is as CellTemplate for all the column you want.
For example:

XAML:
<DataTemplate x:Key="myDataTemplate>
   <TextBlock />
</DataTemplate>

C#:
this.clubsGrid.Columns[1].CellTemplate = (DataTemplate)this.Resources["myDataTemplate"];

 

Greetings,
Maya
the Telerik team