[Solved] Search on Invisible columns in grid but from outside Grid

[Siddharth]

Hi,

I have implemented a functionality to search on columns which are not displayed in Grid.

1. Grid has 4 columns
2. Only two columns are shown in grid with filter functionality
3. There are two columns in grid which can be made visible/ hidden using context menu.
4. I need to search on column which is not currently shown in grid.
5. For this i have give a Drop down list with name of columns and a text box to enter value to search. User select column enters value to search and then searches using search button provided.
6. I have attached sample for the same.

Features expected: -

1. This should be provided as some property which can be turned on or off. This especially useful when i have 200 columns in grid and i am only showing few of them but would like to show search even on others.

Missing Functionality in My Sample application: -

1. The search functionality from within the grid and from my search functionality work independent of each other. They search in all records, where as the should consider both the criterias when search button is clicked.
2. At least they should only filter on just whatever is displayed in grid and not all.
3. Lastly the text box is displayed irrespective of Data type, Appropriate Control should be displayed depending on data type.

I hope my sample application helps Telerik team to improve the grid.

In the mean time if you can provide me work around for atleast point 1 or 2 it would be of great help.

For Zip File of Sample application please refer: -

Sample Application

[Kumar]

Hi,

Can you send your code. I am unable to getting this code.

Thank You,
Kumar

[Siddharth]

HI,

Follow the link of sample application, you will get the zipped code over there. I am not able to upload zip file here.