Another approach is to make use of the OrderIndex property that enables you to change the location of the columns. The following documentation will give you a clear idea about working with this property. Help documentation
I also have a same question but i want to do this with moss.
I used a rad grid in my portal site but the edit column is the last column in my rad grid.
Now i want to change it and want it as a first column. I tried to use it but its not working.
Can u please solve my problem with anotherway.