RadGrid change column order when using combination of auto generated and static columns

[Randy]

So I am searching for a good example that shows the best way to change the order of columns on the server-side.  I have a grid that has some static columns defined in the ascx fileself.  Then I am using AutoGenerate to add a number of additional columns.  I want two of the static defined columns I create to be placed at the end (right).  For example, I have a custom Attachment column that needs to be placed last.  From the posts I read, it sounds like I should be using SwapColumns to do this.  It would really be nice if there were a MoveTo method instead of having to rely on Swapping columns down the list. 

Thanks, R

[Eyup]

Hello Randy,

There are several possible ways to achieve the requested functionality:

• Using OrderIndex:

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protected void RadGrid1_PreRender(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    if (!IsPostBack)
    {
        GridColumn column = RadGrid1.MasterTableView.GetColumnSafe("DragDropColumn") as GridColumn;
        column.OrderIndex = RadGrid1.MasterTableView.RenderColumns.Length;
        RadGrid1.MasterTableView.Rebind();
    }
}

• Swap command on the server:

http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/overload_telerik_web_ui_gridtableview_swapcolumns.html

• Swap command on the client:

http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/grid-gridtableview-swapcolumns.html

• Reorder on the client:

http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/grid-gridtableview-reordercolumns-index1-index2.html

To understand the difference between reordering and swapping columns on client, please check out the following topic:
http://www.telerik.com/help/aspnet-ajax/grid-reordering-columns.html

I hope this will prove helpful. Please choose the approach most suitable to your specific requirements and let me know about the result.

Regards,
Eyup
Telerik