How to bind data from ObjectDataSource control to Grid DropdownEdit Column?

To bind the ObjectDataSource to the Grid columns, SelectMethod of the ObjectDataSource can be used. DataObjectMethod of the ObjectDataSource is defined and later in the required place, its data can be utilized. In the Page_Load method, Columns DataSource can be assigned with the ObjectDataSource. This has been discussed in the following steps.

Render the Grid and ObjectDataSource:

Assign DataSource to the Grid and Required Columns:

Under App_Data folder, place the DataObjectMethod definition with the TypeName property of the ObjectDatasource.

Figure: Grid with Dropdown bound from ObjectDataSource.