MultiRow can store and load templates as XML files. Since the XML file is a text file, it can be viewed using a text editor or an XML editor and the changes or differences can be checked directly.
- Loading an XML file created or modified using a tool other than MultiRow is not supported.
- Information other than cell layout is not stored in the XML file.
Designer and XML File
The template can be saved to an XML file while it is in an edit state in the designer. You can load an XML file that was saved with the Template.Save method. Use the following steps to save templates being edited in the designer as XML files.
- Select menu Template - Save Layout.
Use the following steps to load a template from an XML file in the designer.
- Select menu Template - Load Layout.
Output of XML File
Use the Template.Save method to save the displayed contents of the GcMultiRow control as an XML file.
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If there is a file with the same name as that of the file specified with the Template.Save method, the existing file is overwritten. |
Using Code
This example saves a file.
[VB]
GcMultiRow1.Template.Save("filename.xml")
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[CS]
gcMultiRow1.Template.Save(@"filename.xml"); |
Input in XML File
The Template.Load method is used to load an XML file as a template of the GcMultiRow control.
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The System.FormatException exception is thrown if an XML file with an incorrect format is specified. |
Using Code
This example loads a file.
[VB]
GcMultiRow1.Template.Load("filename.xml")
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[CS]
gcMultiRow1.Template.Load(@"filename.xml"); |