QueryCellInfo problem

I am using a databound hierarchical grid and attempting to set certain cells to readonly depending on the data contained on a different column in the row. (i.e. The row is a prt and depending on the part type some fields should not be entered). When accessing the part type in the QueryCellInfo the grid displays a large red X with a white background. Below is the line of code which, when included, causes this behavior. Thanks in advance for any help, Virgil PartType = _Grid(e.RowIndex, _GridColumnNumber.PartTypeCode).CellValue

If e.ColIndex is equal to _GridColumnNumber.PartTypeCode, then you should not try to use an indexer to get the value. Instead, just get the value from e.Style.CellValue.

If e.ColIndex = _GridColumnNumber.PartTypeCode Then
    PartType = e.Style.CellValue
Else
    PartType = _Grid(e.RowIndex, _GridColumnNumber.PartTypeCode).CellValue

That fixed the problem. Thanks =)

I spoke too soon. Forgot to comment back in my event. I DO still get the red X. No error message.

Ok. The fix you provided does let the code get farther. The line in question is now: e.Style.CellValue = String.Format("{0.####}", e.Style.CellValue) With no other events handled by the grid except the QueryCellInfo, all code except a command such as this throws no errors.

The big red X means an exception is being thrown during the Paint. Maybe e.Style.CellValue is null or DBNull.Value and this is causing this exception. If so, you should check for null before trying to format it.

Mr. Burch, Thank your for the help you have given thus far on this issue. Per your suggestion I have added code to check for DBNull, however I am still receiving the error. On further testing, it appears that the problem only occurs when attempting to edit a cell where I have changed the CellValue in the QueryCellInfo event. The error is received while following the steps below. For each step I have attached a screenshot so you can see what is being presented by the grid 1. Data is presented and is formatted correctly (databound, hierarchical grid) 2. Change the cell value (QuotedReturnablePackageTotalCost) 3. Leave the row (Red X appears) Excerpt of code from the QueryCellInfo event: Case _GridColumnNumber.QuotedReturnablePackageTotalCost If IsDBNull(e.Style.CellValue) Then e.Style.CellValue = "" Else e.Style.CellValue = String.Format("{0.####}", e.Style.CellValue) End If e.Handled = True WinCES_8565.zip

I am not sure what project you attached, and I may have missed something but I did not see any syncfusion references in it. As far as the error goes, is the CellValue a double? If so, you cannot set it to be a string value as you are trying to to. So, try code like

If Not IsDBNull(e.Style.CellValue) Then
    e.Style.CellValueType = GetType(double)
    e.Style.Format = "0.####"
End If

The idea is not to change the CellValue, but to make sure the style.Format is set the way you want it. In order for the style.Format to take effect, style.CellValueType must be set properly as well.