Repaint DataEntry after form resize

[Alex Dybenko]

Hi,

I have DataEntry with Dock=Fill, is it possible to "repaint" or "redraw" DataEntry after changing form's size, so controls width corresponds form width?

 

Thanks

Alex

 

 

[Dimitar]

Hello Alex,

This is possible by using RadDataLayout control where you just need to dock the entire control to the form: RadDataLayout. This control has similar API and you will be able to easily replace the RadDataEntry.

I hope this will be useful. Let me know if you have additional questions.

Regards,
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[Alex Dybenko]

Hi Dimitar,

RadDataLayout works ok, but one thing: the last field (or last row) is vertically aligned in the center of bottom space, see attached, how to set equal space between items? I don't see ItemSpace property... 

 

Thanks,

Alex

 

[Dimitar]

Hi Alex,

The last item is filling the entire remaining space and the content is vertically centered. You can set its alignment to top like this:

var lastItem = radDataLayout1.LayoutControl.Items.Where(x => x.AccessibleName == "City").First() as  DataLayoutControlItem;
lastItem.ControlVerticalAlignment = RadVerticalAlignment.Top;
lastItem.TextAlignment = ContentAlignment.TopLeft;

I hope this helps. Should you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask.

 

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[Alex Dybenko]

Hi Dimitar,

thanks, works fine! One more question - if I have 9 fields and 2 columns - item #5 is 2 times wider than others, how to change item width? I have tried lastItem.Width, lastItem.Size, lastItem.DefaultSize - no luck

 

Alex

 

[Alex Dybenko]

Just thought - perhaps I should add one more empty item, instead of changing width?

[Dimitar]

Hi Alex,

This is the only approach I can think of as well. In RadLayutControl the entire space must be filled by its child controls and the last child will fill the remaining space. 

I hope this helps. Should you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask.

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[Alex Dybenko]

Ok, in case somebody need it - here a code to add empty item:

'Get last item on column 1
Dim lastItem As DataLayoutControlItem = RadDataLayout1.LayoutControl.Items(CInt(Math.Ceiling(RadDataLayout1.LayoutControl.Items.Count / 2)) - 1)

Dim li As New LayoutControlLabelItem
RadDataLayout1.LayoutControl.AddItem(li, lastItem, LayoutControlDropPosition.Right)

[Dimitar]

Hi Alex,

Thank you for sharing your solution. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have other questions.

 

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