Question 1

How does Smart.Grid handle large datasets?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid leverages UI Virtualization and server-side loading to handle millions of rows, rendering them in under a second with seamless scrolling and minimal performance impact. This is ideal for big data applications as of September 2025.

Question 2

Which frameworks does Smart.Grid support?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid supports Angular, React, Vue, JavaScript, and Blazor, offering a versatile solution for modern web development across these popular frameworks.

Question 3

What are the key sorting features of Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid offers multiple sorting options including column header clicks, sort menu buttons, sort header panels, and programmatic sorting via API. It supports ascending/descending sorts, multi-column sorting, and customizable sort functions, with server-side sorting for on-demand data loading.

Question 4

How does Smart.Grid support filtering?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid provides flexible filtering with context menus, filter rows, and Excel-style checkbox lists. It includes customizable filter menus, API-driven filtering, and server-side filtering for large datasets, with dynamic inputs (textboxes, numeric, date pickers) based on column data types.

Question 5

Is Smart.Grid suitable for enterprise use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid is enterprise-ready with features like batch editing, built-in validation, customizable HTML tag escape for security, and support for millions of records via server-side operations. It’s trusted by thousands of companies and offers excellent technical support.

Question 6

What advanced editing options does Smart.Grid offer?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid supports cell, row, and popup editing modes with built-in validation. It includes editors like TextBox, DateTimePicker, and ComboBox, plus batch editing where changes are saved on demand, and customizable command columns for tailored actions.

Question 7

Can Smart.Grid export data to other formats?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid supports exporting to Excel, PDF, XML, HTML, CSV, TSV, and JSON, with an API to export grid data as PNG images, making it versatile for reporting needs.

Question 8

Does Smart.Grid support nested grids?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid supports nested grids, allowing each row to have a sub-grid displayed in row details or a popup window when a toggle button is clicked.

Question 9

How does Smart.Grid handle tree grid data?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid displays hierarchical data in Tree Grid mode (also known as Tree List), making it suitable for structured, nested datasets with efficient rendering.

Question 10

What themes are available for Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid offers Material Design themes with 7 built-in options in Light and Dark modes, plus a Bootstrap theme, with a rich styling API and online theme builder for customization.

Question 11

Is Smart.Grid responsive across devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid is fully responsive, providing a device-optimized look and behavior for PCs, tablets, and mobile phones across its supported frameworks.

Question 12

How does Smart.Grid support keyboard navigation?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid includes keyboard navigation with arrow keys for cell movement and clipboard operations (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X), enhancing accessibility and productivity.

Question 13

Can I freeze columns or rows in Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid allows freezing/pinning columns to the left or right and rows to the top or bottom for better data visibility and control.

Question 14

Does Smart.Grid support drag and drop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid supports drag and drop for reordering rows and columns, including multiple row dragging, with a 'dragEnd' event for custom handling.

Question 15

How can I localize Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid supports localization by using 'locale' and 'messages' properties, allowing dynamic switching of languages (e.g., 'en') with a JSON-based message format.

Question 16

What is the licensing model for Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid offers adaptable, domain-based licensing tied to applications, not developer seats, with no hidden deployment costs for predictable budgeting.

Question 17

Does Smart.Grid support conditional formatting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid offers conditional formatting via a built-in UI dialog or API, supporting text alignment, background colors, and advanced features like pinned columns.

Question 18

How does Smart.Grid handle spreadsheet functionality?

Accepted Answer

In unbound mode, Smart.Grid acts as a spreadsheet with cell merging, editing, resizing, keyboard navigation, and cut/copy/paste, similar to Google Sheets or Excel.

Question 19

Can I customize column templates in Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid allows column customization with HTMLTemplateElement, custom format functions, or strings, maintaining fast rendering via UI Virtualization.

Question 20

What support options are available for Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid offers extensive documentation with 1000+ examples, expert technical support, and an active community forum to assist developers.

Question 21

Does Smart.Grid support right-to-left (RTL) layouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid includes right-to-left support, making it suitable for languages like Arabic or Hebrew in advanced grid applications.

Question 22

How does Smart.Grid perform with server-side paging?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid supports server-side paging, loading data on demand for easier navigation and faster performance with large datasets.

Question 23

Can I add custom command columns in Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid supports custom command columns with callback functions, allowing you to add icons or labels for tailored actions like row editing or deletion.

Question 24

What is the latest update to Smart.Grid in 2025?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Smart.Grid introduced enhanced AI-assisted filtering and improved tree grid performance, released as part of its continuous improvement cycle.

Question 25

How does Smart.Grid ensure data security?

Accepted Answer

Smart.Grid includes built-in security with customizable HTML Tags Escape, allowing you to escape all tags or a blacklist (e.g., 'script', 'object') to prevent XSS attacks.

Question 26

Can I resize rows and columns in Smart.Grid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Smart.Grid supports resizing of rows and columns with multiple modes, including 'split' mode (adjusting adjacent sizes) and default mode (affecting overall grid size).

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