requested recommendation on data presentation

[David Bartosik - MS MVP]

I am wanting to display my data in columns horizontally across the page
rather than vertically down the page to avoid scrolling.
in other words rather than have
column 1 column 2

I want
column 1 column 2 column 1 column 2 column 1 column 2

with so many options, datagrid, datalist, repeater, etc., I'm looking for a
recommendation on which control would be the best solution.
thanx.

 

[Steven Cheng[MSFT]]

Hi David,

Thank you for using Microsoft Newsgroup Service. Based on your description,
you want to use some DataBinding Template control to generate a horizental
repeating table ? Also, among those template controls such as DataGrid,
Reapter, DataList.. You are looking for a proper one to perform this task?
Is my understanding correct?

If so, I think since you want to cusomize the repeating sytle and layout,
the repeater control is more proper for this. The Repeater Control is a
very generic shell that gives you complete control over how data is
rendered. It requires that you provide all the HTML layout, formatiing, and
style tags within the templates of the control.
For example:
<asp:Repeater id="rptTest" runat="server">
<HeaderTemplate>
<table width="100%" align="center" border="1">
<tr>
</HeaderTemplate>
<ItemTemplate>
<td>
<table>
<tr>
<td><%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"name") %></td>
<td><%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem,"gender") %></td>
</tr>
</table>
</td>
</ItemTemplate>
<FooterTemplate>
</tr>
</table>
</FooterTemplate>
</asp:Repeater>

However , if you want the control itself do much more of the work on your
behalf, you may consider using the DataList or DataGrid. Anyway, choose the
one which you feel more comfortable to use.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

Merry Christmas!!

Steven Cheng
Microsoft Online Support

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