To save the layout of the grid, use the SaveLayout method, which will save the layout in an XML file. This can be done either in the designer or in code.

In the Designer

Complete the following steps to save the layout of the grid:

1. Open the C1TrueDBGrid Designer. For information on how to access the C1TrueDBGrid Designer, see Accessing the C1TrueDBGrid Designer.
2. In the designer, click Save Layout on the toolbar to open the Save As dialog box.
   
3. Browse to a location and enter a file name in the File Name box.
4. Click Save to save the layout as an XML file.
5. Click OK to close the designer.

In Code

Add the following code to the Click event of a button to save the layout of the grid:

To write code in Visual Basic

Me.C1TrueDBGrid1.SaveLayout("c:\temp\ComposerLayout.xml")

To write code in C#

this.c1TrueDBGrid1.SaveLayout(@"c:\temp\ComposerLayout.xml");

What You've Accomplished

You've learned how to use the SaveLayout method to save the layout in an XML file.