Defines whether the groups are expanded by default.

Remarks

Property specifies if groups are expanded when the user interface is opened. It is possible to define that all groups are automatically expanded when user interface is opened. It depends on the end user preferences whether groups are collapsed or expanded. In order to expand a group double click on the group’s header or click the plus mark beside the group name.

If property is set to True, all groups in the control are expanded and data is visible. If property is set to False, groups are collapsed and in order to see a specific data its group must be expanded.

The default value for this property is False.

Example (MxSpace)

To see the defined ExpandGroups property on a control (Grid) open MxSpace solution project in Visual Studio. In Solution Explorer expand node Parts and double click StockPart.cs. Click the Grid control for displaying stock and open Property Window. See the value True defined in ExpandGroups property.

To define ExpandGroups property

1. In Solution Explorer open MxPart component (StockPart) which contains the control (Grid).
2. Select the desired control (Grid) on the canvas.
3. Open Property Window.
4. In section GridProperties in ExpandGroups property select the desired value (True).

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