Object with 'parent' field as datasource

[Roy]

I've got an datasource that returns object with a parent field. When I try to show a column with a value from this field nothing is returned.

As it seems, the parent value is overwritten by kendo grid

$('#kendoGrid').kendoGrid({
        dataSource: [{parent: "value" }],
        height: 550,
        columns: [{
            field: "parent",
            title: "Parent Field"}]
    });

 

shows the following value in the grid:

function (){return o}

How can I fix this?

[Patrick | Technical Support Engineer, Senior]

Hi Roy,

Coincidentally, this issue was  recently addressed in another forum post.   

Essentially, it isn't recommended to use "parent" as a field.  But a way to fix the issue can be seen in this Kendo UI Dojo by Progress. 

Hope this helps!

Regards,
Patrick
Telerik by Progress

 

 

[Roy]

Ok, I didn't find that post while looking for a solution.

Is this behavior documented somewhere, and are there more fields that are reserved for kendo itself?

[Patrick | Technical Support Engineer, Senior]

Hi Roy,

I would take a look at this list from w3schools which shows a list of reserved words.  Just be sure to use best judgement so there's no strange behavior in your application.  

I hope this clears things.

Regards,
Patrick
Telerik by Progress