Data Loading Modes

• Dec 28, 2020

The following data modes are provided in a tree list:

• Bound Mode

A tree list is connected to the TDataSource via the TcxDBDataController. The TcxDBTreeList control is used in this mode.

To learn how to link a tree list to the data source, refer to the Connecting to Data help topic.

• Provider Mode

The data is retrieved from a custom-structured data source. The TcxVirtualTreeList control is used in this mode.

To learn how to use a tree list in provider mode, refer to the Example: TreeList Provider Mode help topic.

• Unbound Mode

The data is not obtained from any data source, and is populated programmatically. The TcxTreeList control is used in this mode.

To learn how to use a tree list in unbound mode, refer to the Unbound Mode help topic.