Data Grid Controls: Organizing and Managing POS Data

Data Grid Controls: Organizing and Managing POS Data

Overview

This article explores how to set up and customize the Data Grid Control effectively.



Creating a Data Grid Control

1. Navigation Steps

  • Step 1:
    Go to Home > Retail. Under the POS Interface & Controls section, click Data Grid Control.
    → This opens the Data Grid Control List View, displaying all existing controls.


  • Step 2:
    Click Add Data Grid Control at the top right.
    → This opens the New Data Grid Control screen where configuration details can be entered.
    → Fill in mandatory fields and click Save to apply changes.
    Example: A Customer Search Data Grid Control configuration.



2. Data Grid Control Screen Fields

Identification

  • Control ID
    Unique identifier used to reference a control displaying tabular data (lookups, journal grids, etc.).


  • Control Name
    Descriptive label used for managing controls within the POS interface.



Visual Formatting

  • Odd Row Back Color / Even Row Back Color
    Alternating row background colors improve readability.


  • Grid Line Color
    Defines vertical/horizontal line color between columns and rows.


  • Table Border Color
    Sets the outer border color of the entire table.


  • Table Border Thickness
    Customizes border width in pixels.



Layout Configuration

  • Header Height
    Pixel value defining header row height.


  • Row Height
    Pixel value determines space for each data row.


  • Header Padding / Row Padding
    Defines space between content and cell boundaries for enhanced readability.


  • Show Vertical Grid Lines
    Enables column separation for clarity.


  • Show Horizontal Grid Lines
    Enables row separation for clarity.



Selection Modes

  • Select: Single
    Allows selecting one item at a time—deselects previous selections.


  • Select: Multiselect
    Allows batch selection using CTRL/CMD or SHIFT keys.


  • Row Selectable
    Enables or disables row interaction based on conditions.



Functional Context

  • Reference DocType
    Identifies the target document type (e.g., Sales Orders, Invoices).


  • Properties (Template)
    Allows field-level editing via the pencil icon, accessed from each row.



3. Advanced Styling (CSS)

Header Advance CSS Style

  • Custom Fonts and Colors
    Aligns header aesthetics with branding.


  • Padding and Margins
    Improves text layout and spacing.


  • Hover Effects
    Adds interactivity and feedback.


  • Alignment / Borders / Backgrounds
    Refines visual hierarchy and distinction.


  • Responsive Design
    Ensures usability across devices and screen sizes.



Row Advance CSS Style

  • Custom Fonts and Colors
    Tailors row aesthetics to match branding.


  • Padding and Margins
    Creates breathable, legible content zones.


  • Hover Effects
    Improves UX through interaction cues.


  • Conditional Styling
    Highlights rows based on specific criteria.


  • Responsive Design
    Maintains consistency across form factors.



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