Question

I’m showing database records through a DataGridView in a WinForms application. Also , i have a textview , a combobox and a datetimepicker. How can i sort the datagridview to show only records which equals the textview or the combobox or datetimepicker?

Answer 1

Description

You need the BindingSource between your, for example, DataSet and your DataGridView.

With a BindingSource you are able to filter your DataSource because the BindingSource has a .Filter property.

If you change the filter, it will filter your DataGridView too.

BindingSource.Filter Gets or sets the expression used to filter which rows are viewed.

Sample

Add the BindingSource from the ToolBox, this is only a sample

BindingSource myBindingSource = new BindingSource();
myBindingSource.DataSource = myDataTable;
myDataGridView.DataSource = myBindingSource;

myBindingSource.Filter =// your filter

More Information

• MSDN – How to: Bind Data to the Windows Forms DataGridView Control
• MSDN – BindingSource Class
• Exploring Secrets of BindingSource Filters – Learn how to give users fast DataGridView filtering power so they can hone in on the data they’re truly interested in.