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Troubleshooting: Edit Cell Values

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This topic contains a list of the most common cell editing issues and describes how you can resolve them.

#The Entire View, Certain Columns, or Certain Cells Are Read-Only

Problem

You cannot edit cell data in the entire view, certain columns, or certain cells.

Solution

Check that the following conditions are satisfied:

#The Grid Control Doesn’t Create Columns for Collection Properties or Such Columns are Read-Only

Problem

The GridControl does not generate columns for collection properties. Such properties are usually used to populate detail grid controls.

You can bind a column to a collection property manually. However, you need to take additional steps to enable data editing.

Solution

Use one of the following solutions:

#Cell Value Is Different in Edit and Display Modes

Problem

Cells in your GridControl display different values in edit and display modes.

Solution

See the Works in Edit Mode column in the table from the Format Cell Values help topic.

#Cells Are Empty

Problem

Cells in your GridControl display no values. The image below shows a common scenario where you see editor borders in cells but no content.

Empty Editors

Solution

Use one of the following solutions: