Data Grid

The data grid control displays a list of items from the database in table format. The data grid consists of a row for each record in the data set, as well as multiple columns containing additional details. Items in the data grid are stored in the database. Some data grids are populated based on user-defined filter criteria. Horizontal and vertical scroll bars display when the data grid reaches the end to allow additional lines to be shown in the table. The columns in the data grid are aligned as follows:

• Content and column headers with fixed widths are center-aligned. This includes check box controls, dates, equal-width numbers (e.g. ID numbers, etc.), and equal-width strings (e.g. state abbreviations, etc.).

• Content and column headers with variable-width string values are left-aligned. This includes names, street addresses, cities, etc.

• Content and column headers with variable-width numeric values are right-aligned. This includes sums, totals, monetary values, and irregular-length identifiers.

Most data grid controls allow you to select, sort, and edit the items displayed. Click a row in the data grid to select a record. Then, perform additional functions on the selected record by clicking the available button controls. These controls vary, but many data grids provide Add, Edit, and Delete buttons. The initial sort order for each data grid is defined in the database. Most data grids can be resorted by clicking on the column headings. Instances in which the available button controls and sort orders vary are documented in the description of the specific control.

The tab order on the screen treats a data grid as a single control. Only the data grid itself and not the individual records in the data grid can be accessed by using the Tab key; however, users can navigate through the records by using the arrow keys.