CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED

WINDOWS FORMS
APPLIED PROGRAMMING IN ENGINEERING
PROGRAMMING

M.E. LE THANH TUNG

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• 3.1.1 Data controls:

⚬ Data controls in Windows Forms are used to manage, display, and
manipulate data from different sources such as databases, collections, or
files.
⚬ These controls help in building data-driven applications efficiently.
⚬ Some Data controls in Windows Form:
⚬ DataGridView: Displays data in a grid format (rows and columns).
⚬ ListView: Displays data in different views (List, Details, LargeIcon,
SmallIcon, Tile).
⚬ TreeView: Displays hierarchical data (parent-child relationship).
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• 3.1.1 Data controls:

⚬ DataTable & DataSet:
⚬ A DataTable in C# is a structure used to store tabular data in memory. It
is part of ADO.NET and is useful for working with datasets without requiring
a direct connection to a database.
⚬ A DataSet is a collection of DataTable objects used to store and manage
data in memory. It is commonly used in applications that interact with
databases.
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• 3.1.1 Data controls:

⚬ DataTable & DataSet:
⚬ A DataTable in C# is a structure used to store tabular data in memory. It
is part of ADO.NET and is useful for working with datasets without requiring
a direct connection to a database.
⚬ A DataSet is a collection of DataTable objects used to store and manage
data in memory. It is commonly used in applications that interact with
databases.
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• 3.1.1 Data controls:

⚬ Creating DataSet & DataTable:
// Create a DataSet
DataSet dataSet = new DataSet("MyDataSet");

// Create a DataTable
DataTable table = new DataTable("Students");

// Add columns to the DataTable

table.Columns.Add("ID", typeof(int));
table.Columns.Add("Name", typeof(string));
table.Columns.Add("Age", typeof(int));

// Add the DataTable to the DataSet

dataSet.Tables.Add(table);
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• 3.1.1 Data controls:

⚬ Adding & Accessing data:
// Create a new row
DataRow row = table.NewRow();
row["ID"] = 1;
row["Name"] = "Phương";
row["Age"] = 20;

// Add the row to the table

table.Rows.Add(row);

// Add another row directly

table.Rows.Add(2, “Nam", 21);

// Add the DataTable to the DataSet

dataSet.Tables.Add(table);
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• 3.1.1 Data controls:

⚬ Adding & Accessing data:
// Access a specific cell by column index
string name = Convert.ToString(table.Rows[0][1]);

// Access a specific cell by column name

int age = Convert.ToInt32(table.Rows[0]["Age"]);
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ DataGridView:
⚬ The DataGridView control in Windows Forms is a powerful tool for
displaying, editing, and managing tabular data. It displays data in a grid
format (rows & columns).
⚬ It can be used to show data from databases, collections, or manually added
rows.
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ DataGridView:
⚬ Key Properties of DataGridView:
⚬ DataSource: Binds the DataGridView to a data source.
⚬ Columns: Defines the structure of the table.
⚬ Rows: Contains the data in the grid.
⚬ AllowUserToAddRows: Enables or disables adding new rows.
⚬ ReadOnly: Prevents data modification.
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ DataGridView:
⚬ Data binding:
⚬ Data binding is the process of connecting a user interface (UI)
element to a data source, allowing data to be automatically
retrieved, displayed, updated, and synchronized between the UI and
the underlying data model.
⚬ DataGridView supports data binding from List, File (csv file) or
database.
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ Data binding from List:
public class Product
{
public int ID { get; set; }
public string Name { get; set; }
public double Price { get; set; }
}

private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)

{
List<Product> productList = new List<Product>
{
new Product { ID = 1, Name = "Laptop", Price = 1200 },
new Product { ID = 2, Name = "Mouse", Price = 20 },
new Product { ID = 3, Name = "Keyboard", Price = 45 }
};

dataGridView1.DataSource = productList; // Bind list to DataGridView

}
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ DataGridView:
⚬ Data binding from CSV file:
⚬ Read data from CSV file and convert to DataTable.
⚬ Bind data to DataGridView.
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ Data binding from CSV file:
private DataTable ReadCsv(string filePath)
{
DataTable dt = new DataTable();
string[] dataLines = System.IO.File.ReadAllLines(filePath);
if (dataLines.Length > 0)
{
string[] headers = dataLines[0].Split(',');
foreach (string header in headers)
{
dt.Columns.Add(header);
}

for (int i = 1; i < dataLines.Length; i++)

{
dt.Rows.Add(dataLines[i].Split(','));
}
}
return dt;
}
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ Data binding from CSV file:

private void Form1_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)

{
dataGridView1.DataSource = ReadCsv("data.csv");
}
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ Data binding from DataTable:
// Create DataTable
DataTable dt = new DataTable("BangDiem");

// Add columns
dt.Columns.Add("StudentID", typeof(int));
dt.Columns.Add("Name", typeof(string));
dt.Columns.Add("Subject", typeof(string));
dt.Columns.Add("Score", typeof(double));

// Add data to table

dt.Rows.Add(1, "Nguyen Van A", "Math", 8.5);
dt.Rows.Add(2, "Tran Thi B", "Physics", 7.2);
dt.Rows.Add(3, "Le Van C", "Chemistry", 6.8);
dt.Rows.Add(4, "Pham Thi D", "English", 9.1);

// Binding data
dataGridView1.DataSource = dt;
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ Get data from DataGridView:
// Get data from Cell
string value = Convert.ToString(dataGridView1.Rows[0].Cells[0].Value);

// Get data from specific row

DataGridViewRow row1 = dataGridView1.Rows[1];
string cellValue = Convert.ToString(row1.Cells[0].Value);

// Get data from selected row

DataGridViewRow selecRow = dataGridView1.SelectedRows[0];
string selectCell = Convert.ToString(selecRow.Cells[0].Value);
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• 3.1.2 DataGridView:
⚬ DataGridView:
⚬ Key Events of DataGridView:
⚬ CellClick: triggers when a user clicks on a cell.
⚬ CellContentClick: triggers when a user clicks on the actual
content (button, link, checkbox) in the cell.
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• 3.1.3 ListView:
⚬ ListView:
⚬ The ListView is a multi-column list control that displays data in different
view modes.
⚬ It supports multiple columns, icons, checkboxes, and details view.
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• 3.1.3 ListView:
⚬ ListView:
⚬ Key Properties of ListView:
⚬ View: Sets the display mode (Details, LargeIcon, SmallIcon, List,
Tile).
⚬ Columns: Holds column headers (used in Details view).
⚬ Items: Collection of items displayed in ListView.
⚬ CheckBoxs: Enables checkboxes for item selection.
⚬ FullRowSelect: Highlights the entire row when selected.
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• 3.1.3 ListView:
⚬ Data binding from DataTable:
listView1.View = View.Details;
listView1.FullRowSelect = true;
listView1.GridLines = true;

// Add columns to ListView

listView1.Columns.Clear();
foreach (DataColumn col in dt.Columns)
{
listView1.Columns.Add(col.ColumnName, 100);
}
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• 3.1.3 ListView:
⚬ Data binding from DataTable:
// Add data to ListView
listView1.Items.Clear();
foreach (DataRow row in dt.Rows)
{
ListViewItem item = new ListViewItem(row[0].ToString()); // Cột đầ
u tiên
for (int i = 1; i < dt.Columns.Count; i++)
{
item.SubItems.Add(row[i].ToString());
}
listView1.Items.Add(item);
}

// Edit colums width

foreach (ColumnHeader column in listView1.Columns)
{
column.Width = -2;
}
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• 3.1.3 ListView:
⚬ Get data from ListView:
// Get data from Cell
string value = listView1.Items[1].SubItems[1].Text; // Items: for Row , SubItems: for
Column (0-based index)

// Get data from selected row

ListViewItem item = listView1.SelectedItems[0]; // Get selected row
string cellValue = item.SubItems[1].Text; // Get value from second column
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• 3.1.3 ListView:
⚬ ListView:
⚬ Key Events of ListView:
⚬ SelectedIndexChanged: triggers when the selection changes in a
ListView.
⚬ ItemSelectionChanged: triggers when each item that gets
selected/deselected (useful in multi-selection scenarios).
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• 3.1.4 TreeView:
⚬ TreeView:
⚬ TreeView in C# is a control used to display hierarchical data in a tree
structure.
⚬ Each item in a TreeView is called a TreeNode, which can contain multiple
child TreeNode elements.
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• 3.1.4 TreeView:
⚬ TreeNode: It represents a single node (item) in the tree hierarchy and can
have child nodes.
⚬ RootNode: A RootNode in a TreeView is the top-most node in the hierarchy.
It serves as the base of the tree structure and can have multiple child
nodes.
⚬ ParentNode: A ParentNode in a TreeView is a node that has one or more
child nodes. It represents a higher level in the tree hierarchy.
⚬ ChildNode: A ChildNode in a TreeView is any node that is added under
another node (parent node). It helps create hierarchical structures.
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• 3.1.4 TreeView:
⚬ Create Node:
TreeNode root1 = new TreeNode("Root 1");
TreeNode root2 = new TreeNode("Root 2");

// Create Parent Nodes

TreeNode parent1 = new TreeNode("Parent 1");
TreeNode parent2 = new TreeNode("Parent 2");
TreeNode parent3 = new TreeNode("Parent 3");

// Create Child Nodes

TreeNode child1 = new TreeNode("Child 1");
TreeNode child2 = new TreeNode("Child 2");
TreeNode child3 = new TreeNode("Child 3");
TreeNode child4 = new TreeNode("Child 4");
TreeNode child5 = new TreeNode("Child 5");
TreeNode child6 = new TreeNode("Child 6");
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• 3.1.4 TreeView:
⚬ Link Node:
// Add Children to Parent Nodes
parent1.Nodes.Add(child1);
parent1.Nodes.Add(child2);
parent2.Nodes.Add(child3);
parent2.Nodes.Add(child4);
parent3.Nodes.Add(child5);
parent3.Nodes.Add(child6);

// Add Parent Nodes to Root Nodes

root1.Nodes.Add(parent1);
root1.Nodes.Add(parent2);
root2.Nodes.Add(parent3);

// Add Root Nodes to TreeView

treeView1.Nodes.Add(root1);
treeView1.Nodes.Add(root2);

// Expand all nodes initially

treeView1.ExpandAll();
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• 3.1.4 TreeView:
⚬ Get data from TreeView:
⚬ In TreeView, you can access selected nodes, parent-child
relationships, or iterate through all nodes.
// Get data from specific Node
TreeNode firstNode = treeView1.Nodes[0]; // get first node
string firstNodeText = firstNode.Text; // get data of node

// Get data from selected Node

string selectedNodeText = e.Node.Text;

// Get parent or child node

TreeNode firstChild = selectedNode.Nodes[0]; // Get first child node
TreeNode parent = selectedNode.Parent; // Get parent node
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• 3.1.4 TreeView:
⚬ TreView:
⚬ Key Events of TreeView:
⚬ AfterSelect: triggers when the user selects a node, either by clicking
or using the keyboard.
⚬ NodeMouseClick: event is triggered when a user clicks on a node,
allows to handle left or right-clicks on nodes.
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