Whats the best way using a Propertygrid in connection with generated classes

Question

Hi there I'm relativly new to Windows.Forms and have a question how I could resolve my problem the best or simplest way :-) I have a complex class hierarchy which is built upon an XML schema (generated c# code by a CodeGen tool named CodeXS)... so far now I wanted to use a PropertyGrid to show up data from this generated class with its subclasses. The data doesnt have to be edited its more a readonly action. I know that the property grid is used to change values at runtime but I like the visual style of this component therefore I wanted to use it in my case. Ive found the following interesting Codesnippet : http://www.codeproject.com/KB/miscctrl/bending_property.aspx my question is now would it be a good place to start or are there other possibilities which may be better in my case ? Many thanks in advance :-) PS: I hope I took the right forum for my concern :) greets paddy

paddy · Answer

yes I know but the object to show is very large and generated by a code generation tool. I want to show up some data from this object in the propertygrid. I know there where tags like [Category...] etc. which defines what to show and what not but I wanted to avoid editing the generated class by hand. The reason for that is that the XML-schema is fast moving in other words there were many changes from time to time so I have to built up the source code again. Then I'd have to put the binding-tabs ([Category] etc) everytime again into the generated class (by hand). I hope you understand what I mean :-) regards paddy

Scott Lysle · Answer

What specifically are you interested in doing? You can bind an object to the property grid through its selected object property and use the grid to view and edit details about the object.