Create Custom Columns for the Win Forms DataGrid Control

摘要

Creating custom columns for a Windows Forms DataGrid control is a necessity if you're going to use it in real-world applications. Although powerful, the default version of the control is rarely optimal for a realistic end-user application. So far, resorting to a third-party grid was a foregone conclusion. While that still remains an effective option, the customization layer of the built-in DataGrid control can help you roll your own customization and increase your expertise. On the down side, experimentation takes time. What's certain is that the DataGrid control is a component more powerful than any other we had in the past bundled with Visual Basic. Evaluating its cost-effectiveness in the, economy of a particular project, though, is completely up to you.