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replace/reload the datasource before apply grouping (or other event) feature
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Hi,

Here is my problem ( I hope i will explain it clearly ) :

I have a grid with grouping, sorting, column moving and filtering features enabled.

When i group by some columns, i need to display multiple values on the grouped line and apply some custom rules in order to sorting the data. Out-of-the-box , its not possible to do it from the grid (or i didn't find the way). So what i was thinking was to replace the whole datasource before any grouping or any other event apply. When could i plug any custom code to reload the whole datasource ?

I've tried to call a custom function from the groupedColumnsChanging and groupedColumnsChanged with instructions like

$('grid').iggrid('options','datasource', MyNewDataSource);

but it doesn't alter the datasource . It remains the same .

Where/when do i have to have to inject the new datasource in order to use it in the groupBy ?

Thank you in advance 

 

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    Hello LawsonQc,

    Thank you for posting in our forums!

    You can see a sample of how to make custom comparison functions for grouping your rows in our online samples here:

    http://igniteui.com/grid/grouping-customization

    The following sample shows how you can provide custom summary data for the grouped rows.

    http://igniteui.com/grid/grouping

    The igGrid is not designed to switch out datasources in such a way.  The state of the grouping would be reset with the new datasource.  If the above samples do not help you achieve what you need, please submit a new product idea.

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