Serialize Grid (Client Side)

[Søren Hartig]

Is it possible to serialize a RadGrid and then use it as a control in the server side?

client side:

var grid = $find('<%= gvQuery.ClientID %>');

$.get("asynchronous/getSearchResults.ashx", { "grid": grid }, function(data) {

  // use data

});

and in the getSearchResults.ashx Handler:

RadGrid grid = (RadGrid)context.Request["grid"];

what do I need to set to use the RadGrid like this? so I can separate the process of searching for a result and give a fancy smooth experience to the user without wasting to much bandwidth.

The second attempt would be go row by row and create a JSON from the selected items, but this is a little bit overkill as I need to create hidden fields for each row and set them correctly (client-side) per each type of search the user selects... per row...

Thank you.

[Veli]

Hi Søren,

RadGrid does not support this type of serialization of the client object and deserializing it on the server. Its items are recreated on the server on postback (with server-side databinding), so no need to serialize item data from the client. Client selection is also persisted on the server, so you have the SelectedItems both on the client and the server.

If you tell us your exact scenario and what you need to implement, we might be able to suggest a better approach.

Kind regards,
Veli
the Telerik team

[Søren Hartig]

I will have to rethink everything then...

I will ask for support or enter my question here if I get any block in the road.

Thank you for the time to answer me.