Data Binding

You can bind the Spread component to a data set, such as data in a database, or to anything that the .NET framework allows, such as an IList object. You can work with data binding Spread with data or other controls by these tasks:

• Binding to Data

  • Binding Spread to an External Data Set

  • Binding a Cell Range in Spread to an External Data Source

  • Binding a Cell Range in Spread as a Data Source to an External Control

  • Binding a Combo Box to a DataReader

• Customizing Data Binding

  • Adding an Unbound Column to a Bound Sheet

  • Customizing Column and Field Binding

  • Customizing Cell Types for Bound Sheets

  • Customizing Column Headers for Bound Sheets

• Adding to Bound Data

  • Adding a Row to a Bound Sheet

  • Adding an Unbound Row to a Bound Sheet

• Working with Hierarchical Data Display

  • Creating a Hierarchical Display Manually

  • Creating Custom Hierarchy Icons

See Also

Spread Designer Guide