columns.dataValueFieldString
The data value field of the foreign key item.
Example - configure column data value field
<div id="grid"></div>
<script>
$("#grid").kendoGrid({
columns: [
{ field: "name" },
{
field: "categoryId",
title: "Category",
dataSource: [
{ categoryId: 1, categoryName: "Beverages" },
{ categoryId: 2, categoryName: "Food" }
],
dataTextField: "categoryName",
dataValueField: "categoryId"
}
],
dataSource: [
{ name: "Tea", categoryId: 1 },
{ name: "Coffee", categoryId: 1 },
{ name: "Ham", categoryId: 2 }
]
});
</script>
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