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Data Binding

Spread makes it easy to present, edit and update your ASP.NET data. Spread can bind to any data source that supports the IList or IListSource interface, including datasets. Once you've connected to your data, Spread automatically configures its' cell types to the appropriate data type and only allows editing for that data type; for example, displaying a checkbox for boolean fields. Of course you still have full control over the data editing and presentation. Locking cells to prevent them from being edited, hiding columns or rows, or changing the assigned cell type are all things that are easily accomplished.

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1	BU1032	The Busy Executive's Database Guide	business	1389	19.99	5000	10	4095	6/12/1991
2	BU1111	Cooking with Computers: Surreptitious Balance Sheets	business	1389	11.95	5000	10	3876	6/9/1991
3	BU2075	You Can Combat Computer Stress!	business	0736	2.99	10125	24	18722	6/30/1991
4	BU7832	Straight Talk About Computers	business	1389	19.99	5000	10	4095	6/22/1991
5	MC2222	Silicon Valley Gastronomic Treats	mod_cook	0877	19.99	0	12	2032	6/9/1991
6	MC3021	The Gourmet Microwave	mod_cook	0877	2.99	15000	24	22246	6/18/1991
7	MC3026	The Psychology of Computer Cooking	UNDECIDED	0877					8/6/2000
8	PC1035	But Is It User Friendly?	popular_comp	1389	22.95	7000	16	8780	6/30/1991
9	PC8888	Secrets of Silicon Valley	popular_comp	1389	20	8000	10	4095	6/12/1994
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