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DataControlDetailDescriptor Class

Represents a detail that displays a grid control and natively integrates with the master grid.

Namespace: DevExpress.Xpf.Grid

Assembly: DevExpress.Xpf.Grid.v24.2.Core.dll

NuGet Package: DevExpress.Wpf.Grid.Core

Declaration

public class DataControlDetailDescriptor :
    DetailDescriptorBase,
    IDataControlOwner

Remarks

When setting up master-detail hierarchy, the Detail may display either another grid or custom controls. If you choose to display another grid, you will need to use the DataControlDetailDescriptor object in one of the following ways:

View Example: Create a Master-Detail Grid

The following are the main members that you will need to work with when using a DataControlDetailDescriptor:

Member Description
DataControlDetailDescriptor.ItemsSourcePath Gets or sets the detail grid’s data binding by specifying the path relative to the master grid’s records.
DataControlDetailDescriptor.DataControl Gets or sets the GridControl that displays detail data.
DataViewBase.DetailHeaderContent Gets or sets the detail section’s header content.

If you are using the DataControlDetailDescriptor to display a Detail, the following integration features become available:

  • Detail synchronization
  • Single scrollbar for both master and detail views
  • Common group panel displayed at the top of the master view
  • Common filter panel displayed at the bottom of the master view

Note

The DataControlDetailDescriptor does not support UI Automation.

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