Server Data and Large Data Sources
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In regular data binding modes, a data-aware control loads an entire data set at once, which, in cases of large data volumes, significantly slows down application startup and consumes a considerable amount of memory.
Virtual Sources allow you to bind the GridControl to any data source, even if the total record count is unknown:
- The GridControl bound to InfiniteAsyncSource displays data with infinite scrolling.
- The GridControl bound to PagedAsyncSource displays data in pages.
The GridControl allows you to navigate between data portions on demand, and carry out all data shaping operations on the server side - Server Modes:
- an Instant Feedback mode (asynchronous server mode) loads data in a background thread, so that the GUI remains responsive in the process;
- a regular (synchronous) Server Mode locks the GUI and does not respond to end users actions when data is retrieved.
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Load Data Asynchronously |
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Dynamic Properties |
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In-place Data Editing |
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Sorting |
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Filtering |
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Grouping |
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Summary |
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Custom Summary |
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Build Custom Queries |
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* The Virtual Source components disable data operations. To enable an operation, enable the GridControl‘s option and handle a data source event. Refer to the How to Use Virtual Sources topic for more information.
** The Virtual Source components provide events to load data. You can use any data access technology.
*** In server modes you cannot customize queries from data sources that use the following data access technologies.