how to create datagrid at run time through code?

Question

I need to create datagrid at runtime in and add it to one new tab.

C# 3.0 -- .net 3.5

Any starting point?

Answer 1

The best way to learn how to do this is to add data grid on design time and take a look on the auto generated code.

Answer 2

You can do this much the same as creating any control at runtime.

DataGridView dg = new DataGridView();
dg.ID = "grid";
....Other properties

this.tab.Controls.Add(dg);

Just remember when dynamically creating controls they must be re-created on each postback

Answer 3

It's really easy...

DataGridView dg = new DataGridView();

// set columns (auto or manual)

// set appearance (lots of style options)

// set data source (IEnumerable object)
dg.DataBind();

placeHolder1.COntrols.Add(dg); // add to placeholder

Answer 4

When i have to do something like that i use Itay's method too, create all i need at design time, copy & paste and voilá.