Option Group for Datasource in DropdownList

[Ludo]

Hi, 

Is it possible for the Dropdownlist to list down a group of options like in html tags below.

<select>

   <optgroup label='test1'>

        <option value=''>value 1</option>

        <option value=''>value 2</option>

   </optgroup>

<optgroup label='test2'>

        <option value=''>value 1</option>

        <option value=''>value 2</option>

   </optgroup>

</select>

Thank you. 

[Alexander Valchev]

Hello Ludo,

I am afraid that the options grouping is currently not supported by the DropDownList, however the implementation of this feature is already planned. We will do our best to add it in the Q1 2013 release.

Regards,
Alexander Valchev
the Telerik team

[Safris]

Is it now available in Q1?

[Alexander Valchev]

Hello Safris,

The implementation of groupable popup was postponed and will not be ready for the official Q1 release. Please accept my apology for the inconvenience caused.
The feature is planned, however currently its priority is not the highest. We will probably add it to the suite for the Q2 release.

Kind regards,
Alexander Valchev
the Telerik team

[Bharadwaj Prasad]

Q3 is out now i guess. has it implemented optgroup functionality for kendo dropdownlist??

[Georgi Krustev]

Hello,

The feature is still under review. You can cast your vote for it here.

Best regards,
Georgi Krustev
Telerik

[Catamoeda]

Anything new about this?
And what about this suggestion? 
http://www.sambeauvois.be/blog/2014/02/optgroup-with-the-kendo-ui-combobox/

[Georgi Krustev]

Hello Catamoeda,

There is no immediate plans for the functionality.

As to the blog, if you think it cover your needs then you can try to use the suggested approach. Note that if you have additional questions about the implementation, you will need to refer to the author of the blog.

Regards,
Georgi Krustev
Telerik