ReportDesignerDataSourceSettings.AllowRemoveDataSource Property
Hides the UI element that allows a user to remove the data source from the Web End-User Report Designer in the Field List.
Namespace: DevExpress.XtraReports.Web.ReportDesigner
Assembly: DevExpress.XtraReports.v25.2.Web.WebForms.dll
NuGet Package: DevExpress.Web.Reporting
Declaration
Property Value
| Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Boolean | true |
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Property Paths
You can access this nested property as listed below:
| Library | Object Type | Path to AllowRemoveDataSource |
|---|---|---|
| ASP.NET MVC Extensions | ReportDesignerSettings |
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| .NET Reporting Tools | ASPxReportDesigner |
|
Remarks
Important
This setting affects only the Report Designer UI and does not restrict access to data or operations. Implement authorization and validation on the server.
The following image shows the Field List in the Web End-User Report Designer when the AllowRemoveDataSource property is set to true (default value):

The following image shows the Field List in the Web End-User Report Designer when the AllowRemoveDataSource property is set to false:

The following element is hidden:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
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Removes the selected data source. |
