KB Article A129
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Can I use the XtraGrid in unbound mode?

Description:
Can I manually add rows and columns at runtime to the grid, without having to bind it to a bindable data object?

Answer:
The XtraGrid is a data-bound control. It must be always used bound to a data table or to a list/collection of objects. You can create such a list, populate it with the desired items and assign it to the XtraGrid.
Please review the Can the GridControl be used completely in unbound mode? Knowledge Base article, which describes all possible solutions.

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