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Data Presentation

Overview​

Patterns and strategies for presenting data effectively in the MiniMrpOrderCreation dashboard UI.

Data Grid Implementation​

Basic Grid Setup​

<DataGrid ItemsSource="{Binding Data}"
          SelectedItem="{Binding SelectedItem}"
          AutoGenerateColumns="False">
    <DataGrid.Columns>
        <DataGridTextColumn Header="Stock Code" 
                          Binding="{Binding StockCode}"/>
        <DataGridTextColumn Header="Description" 
                          Binding="{Binding Description}"/>
        <DataGridTextColumn Header="Quantity" 
                          Binding="{Binding OrderQty, StringFormat=N2}"/>
    </DataGrid.Columns>
</DataGrid>

Advanced Features​

  • Row details templates
  • Group headers
  • Cell editing
  • Validation feedback

Paging Implementation​

PagedDataViewModel​

Handles large datasets efficiently:

  • Configurable page size
  • Navigation commands
  • Total count display
  • Current page indicator

Filtering and Sorting​

Dynamic Filtering​

  • Text-based search
  • Multi-criteria filters
  • Date range filtering
  • Combo box selections

Sorting Strategies​

  • Column header clicks
  • Multi-column sorting
  • Custom sort logic
  • Maintaining sort on refresh

Data Formatting​

Number Formatting​

  • Currency display
  • Decimal precision
  • Percentage formatting
  • Thousand separators

Date Formatting​

  • Culture-specific formats
  • Relative time display
  • Date-only vs DateTime

Loading States​

Progress Indicators​

  • Indeterminate progress
  • Progress bars with percentage
  • Loading overlays
  • Skeleton screens

Empty States​

  • No data messages
  • Search guidance
  • Action prompts

Best Practices​

  • Virtualize large lists
  • Implement progressive loading
  • Cache formatted values
  • Use data templates efficiently
  • Handle null values gracefully