nested datagrids

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I need to implement a grid within a grid. How can I do this.
The reason I need to do this is because I need to show related data within a
grid from two different tables.

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[Jos]

I need to implement a grid within a grid. How can I do this.
The reason I need to do this is because I need to show related data
within a grid from two different tables.

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Put the second grid in the ItemTemplate of the first grid.
Use the OnItemBound event of the first grid to bind the second grid.

 

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As a matter of fact I tried using a datagrid within the ItemTemplate, but
for some reason it did not work.
Can you tell me little more about this.

 

[Jos]

As a matter of fact I tried using a datagrid within the ItemTemplate,
but for some reason it did not work.
Can you tell me little more about this.

In the OnItemDataBound() event for the main datagrid, find the nested
datagrid like this:

Dim ndg As DataGrid = CType(e.Item.FindControl("DataGrid2",DataGrid))

Then perform databinding on it:

ndg.DataSource=whatever (probably depending on some data in e.Item)
ndg.DataBind()

Here's some examples with repeaters instead of datagrids:
http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/Code/2002/Aug/MasterDetailedDisplay.asp
http://authors.aspalliance.com/aylar/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=4&PageID=1

Here's an example with a datagrid constructed on the fly:
http://www.dotnetjunkies.com/Tutorial/47792CB0-0990-4BD8-BF84-B6063C4C9BBC.dcik

 

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http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/03/10/CuttingEdge/

IK