How do I … create a Custom DataGridViewColumn and DataGridViewCell

Uses may include:

  • Storing extra data in a cell
  • Controlling SortMode for all columns
Public Class DataGridViewPlanColumn
    Inherits DataGridViewTextBoxColumn

    Sub New()
        Me.CellTemplate = New DataGridViewPlanCell
        Me.SortMode = DataGridViewColumnSortMode.NotSortable
    End Sub

End Class

Public Class DataGridViewPlanCell
    Inherits DataGridViewTextBoxCell

    Property WO As Nullable(Of Integer)
End Class

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