How do I have an edit form for a different model than my grid display?

[Matthew]

I am using the Telerik MVC grid to display data that is mostly modified by the actual server itself when processes are run.  The grid is required to display the latest results from the database, and to make modifications to data items which may not even be part of the display (for example, I need to upload a file during the editing process, which will then update the grid with data the server gets from processing the file).

How can I accomplish this?

[Atanas Korchev]

Hello Matthew,

 Telerik Grid for ASP.NET MVC will always pass the current model when rendering an editor template. The editing UI also allows to modify records present in the grid.

 Perhaps you can configure the grid to show only the required columns. If you use popup editing mode you would still be able to edit all available properties.

 Alternatively you can configure an external editing form (custom implementation) and refresh the grid once something changes.

Regards,
Atanas Korchev
the Telerik team

[Matthew]

Yeah, after doing some more research I pretty much figured those were my two main options, and I think the latter is probably the most ideal.

Thanks,

[Naunihal]

Do you have a sample project showing this, i have exactly same requirements. using asp.net mvc3 razor

[oliwa]

I need the same thing.  Is there a sample project showing a way to edit a different model than what the grid is bound to?

[Petur Subev]

Hello Matthew,

You can use custom editor template in the grid popup editor form to achieve this. Check this Code Library article for implementation.
I hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Petur Subev
the Telerik team