Json model binder for DataSourceRequest

[Henry]

Hi,

I'm trying to pass in DataSourceRequest instance to a web api method (POST), and can't find the model binder for it.

Here's my scenario in short:

1) Kendo Grid uses MVC controller action to get the data, and DataSourceRequest is binded ok.

2) In turn, the MVC action needs to call a web api url (using post), and include the DataSourceRequest as content (json format)

 

I checked this article: http://docs.telerik.com/kendo-ui/controls/data-management/grid/how-to/web-api-server-operations

But it only discusses the GET request, and when grid is directly calling web api.

 

Is there a json model binder for DataSourceRequest, for web api?

[Henry]

FYI, I was able to do this with a custom model binder (using Json.net serialize / deserialize).

Still, would be nice to know if there's an 'official' way to do it?

[Vladimir Iliev]

Hello Henry,

There is no build-in way to do this and you should use custom code to achieve the desired behavior (as you already did).

Regards,
Vladimir Iliev
Telerik