Add documentation for MappingType.Hidden to exclude columns during DataGridView auto-generation #2100
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This PR adds documentation about using
MappingType.Hidden
to exclude columns during DataGridView auto-generation, addressing a gap in the existing documentation.Changes Made
Primary file:
remove-autogenerated-columns-from-a-wf-datagridview-control.md
MappingType.Hidden
approach in the introductionDataColumn.ColumnMapping
andMappingType
Secondary file:
autogenerate-columns-in-a-data-bound-wf-datagridview-control.md
MappingType.Hidden
Why This Matters
Previously, the documentation only covered removing or hiding columns after they were auto-generated. This enhancement documents how to prevent unwanted columns from being created in the first place by setting:
This approach is more efficient than post-generation removal and provides developers with a cleaner solution for excluding columns during the auto-generation process.
The changes follow Microsoft's documentation guidelines, use proper cross-references, and maintain consistency with existing content style and structure.
Fixes #1516.
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