### GetApplyInitialSorting Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/adfe8613-2d62-13b0-dd29-14bc87e099c1.htm

Gets the flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature. This is a public static method.

```APIDOC
## GetApplyInitialSorting

### Description
Gets the flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature.

### Method
Public Static Method

### Parameters
None explicitly documented.

### Response
Details not provided in the source.
```

--------------------------------

### GetApplyInitialSorting

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/90f8ff5d-5eac-1e58-6898-43a71ad12c82.htm

Gets the flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature for a data grid. This is a static method.

```APIDOC
## GetApplyInitialSorting

### Description
Gets the flag that indicates whether the 'apply initial sorting' feature is enabled for a data grid.

### Method
GET (assumed, as it's a getter method)

### Endpoint
Not applicable (SDK method)

### Parameters
None explicitly documented for this getter.

### Response
- Returns a boolean flag indicating if initial sorting is applied.
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleContentFilterFactory Properties

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/247836b4-6684-cfc8-d23c-b79799dd6239.htm

Gets or sets the string comparison.

```APIDOC
## StringComparison

### Description
Gets or sets the string comparison.

### Method
Property

### Parameters
None

### Response
- **StringComparison** (StringComparison) - The string comparison setting.
```

--------------------------------

### ResourceLocator Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/c17227b8-b8cc-de61-8bb3-517276989a40.htm

Gets or sets the resource locator.

```APIDOC
## ResourceLocator

### Description
Gets or sets the resource locator.

### Method
Property Accessor

### Parameters
None

### Response
- **object** (System.Object) - The resource locator.
```

--------------------------------

### DataGrid Extensions Sample Window Setup

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/wiki/Filtering

This XML defines the main window for the DataGrid Extensions sample application, including necessary namespaces and resource definitions for custom filters and templates.

```xml
<Window x:Class="DataGridExtensionsSample.MainWindow"
        xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
        xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
        xmlns:sys="clr-namespace:System;assembly=mscorlib"
        xmlns:src="clr-namespace:DataGridExtensionsSample"
        xmlns:dgx="clr-namespace:DataGridExtensions;assembly=DataGridExtensions"
        DataContext="{Binding RelativeSource={RelativeSource Mode=Self}}"
        Title="DataGrid Extensions Sample">
  <Window.Resources>

    <dgx:RegexContentFilterFactory x:Key="RegexContentFilterFactory"/>
    <dgx:SimpleContentFilterFactory x:Key="SimpleContentFilterFactory"/>

    <!-- Template for a simple integer dgx control. -->
    <ControlTemplate x:Key="IntegerFilter">
      <src:IntegerGreatherThanFilterControl Filter="{Binding Path=Filter, UpdateSourceTrigger=PropertyChanged, RelativeSource={RelativeSource Mode=FindAncestor, AncestorType=dgx:DataGridFilterColumnControl}}"/>
    </ControlTemplate>

    <ControlTemplate x:Key="FilterWithPopup">
      <src:FilterWithPopupControl Filter="{Binding Path=Filter, RelativeSource={RelativeSource Mode=FindAncestor, AncestorType=dgx:DataGridFilterColumnControl}}"/>
    </ControlTemplate>

  </Window.Resources>

  <Grid>
    <TabControl>

      <TabItem Header="Basic usage">
        <DockPanel>
          <TextBlock DockPanel.Dock="Top" Margin="10" TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow">
            <Run>This tab shows the very basic usage.</Run><LineBreak/>
            <Run>Just set the IsAutoFilterEnabled property to True, and get the simple but efficient default filter.</Run>
          </TextBlock>

          <DataGrid ItemsSource="{Binding Items}" dgx:DataGridFilter.IsAutoFilterEnabled="True"/>
        </DockPanel>
      </TabItem>

      <TabItem Header="Extended 1">
        <DockPanel>
          <TextBlock DockPanel.Dock="Top" Margin="10" TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow">
            <Run>This tab shows how to customize the filters when using auto generated columns. See the DataGrid_AutoGeneratingColumn event handler for details.</Run><LineBreak/>
            <Run>- Overrides the content filter factory to use the regex matching instead of the default simple "string contains" matching.</Run><LineBreak/>
            <Run>- Uses the sample IntergerFilter for the Index column.</Run>
          </TextBlock>
          <DataGrid ItemsSource="{Binding Items}"
              AutoGeneratingColumn="DataGrid_AutoGeneratingColumn"
              dgx:DataGridFilter.ContentFilterFactory="{StaticResource RegexContentFilterFactory}"
              dgx:DataGridFilter.IsAutoFilterEnabled="True"
              />
        </DockPanel>
      </TabItem>

      <TabItem Header="Extended 2">
        <DockPanel>
          <TextBlock DockPanel.Dock="Top" Margin="10" TextWrapping="WrapWithOverflow">
            <Run>This tab shows how to customize the filters in XAML when using explicit generated columns. Read the comments in the XAML for details.</Run><LineBreak/>
            <Run>Overrides the icon template to show an orange filter symbol.</Run>
          </TextBlock>
          <DataGrid ItemsSource="{Binding Items}" AutoGenerateColumns="False" dgx:DataGridFilter.IsAutoFilterEnabled="True">
            <DataGrid.Resources>

              <!-- Override the filter icon used in the default templates with an orange symbol; active for this grid only -->
              <ControlTemplate x:Key="{x:Static dgx:DataGridFilter.IconTemplateKey}">
                <Path Data="M0,0 L10,0 6,4 6,9 4,9 4,4 Z" Fill="Orange" VerticalAlignment="Center" HorizontalAlignment="Right" Margin="2,0"/>
              </ControlTemplate>

              <DataTemplate x:Key="CustomHeaderWithLeftAlignedSearch">
                <DockPanel>
                  <!-- The control to host the filter UI for this column -->
                  <dgx:DataGridFilterColumnControl DockPanel.Dock="Left"/>
                  <ContentPresenter x:Name="PART_Content" Content="{Binding}"

```

--------------------------------

### GetApplyInitialSorting Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/3ed3502d-1615-f795-49ca-b1055d4a92cb.htm

Gets the flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature. This method can be called as an instance method on any DataGrid object.

```APIDOC
## GetApplyInitialSorting Method

### Description
Gets the flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature.

### Method
GET (Implicit, as it's a method call)

### Endpoint
N/A (This is a method call on a DataGrid object)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
```csharp
// Example of calling the method on a DataGrid object
bool isSortingEnabled = dataGrid.GetApplyInitialSorting();
```

### Response
#### Success Response
- **return value** (Boolean) - true if 'apply initial sorting is enabled.'

#### Response Example
```json
{
  "returnValue": true
}
```
```

--------------------------------

### GetResourceLocator Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/e013db0f-3874-6ad6-3501-ce9e5d530edd.htm

Gets the resource locator.

```APIDOC
## GetResourceLocator

### Description
Gets the resource locator.

### Method
Public Static Method

### Endpoint
N/A (Method Call)

### Parameters
None explicitly documented.

### Request Example
N/A

### Response
N/A
```

--------------------------------

### VB Syntax for TextBox Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/afb97760-1682-690c-46b1-4d3d24a0214b.htm

This VB syntax shows how to get or set the TextBox property.

```vb
Public Property TextBox As TextBox
	Get
	Set
```

--------------------------------

### C# Syntax for TextBox Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/afb97760-1682-690c-46b1-4d3d24a0214b.htm

This C# syntax shows how to get or set the TextBox property.

```csharp
public TextBox TextBox { get; set; }
```

--------------------------------

### ColumnType Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/8a95501a-b8bd-2e7e-ace6-47ef821a3969.htm

Gets or sets the type of the column for which to set the styles.

```APIDOC
## ColumnType Property

### Description
Gets or sets the type of the column for which to set the styles.

### Property Value
Type: System.Type

### Syntax
```csharp
public Type ColumnType { get; set; }
```

```vb
Public Property ColumnType As Type
	Get
	Set
```
```

--------------------------------

### ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/c17227b8-b8cc-de61-8bb3-517276989a40.htm

Gets or sets the style of the tool tip for the grippers in the column headers.

```APIDOC
## ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle

### Description
Gets or sets the style of the tool tip for the grippers in the column headers.

### Method
Property Accessor

### Parameters
None

### Response
- **Style** (System.Windows.Style) - The style of the tool tip.
```

--------------------------------

### C# Syntax for ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/7e3c3ae0-f024-64e5-8eb4-ca1215a59398.htm

This C# code shows the syntax for getting and setting the Style of the tooltip for column header grippers.

```csharp
public Style ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle { get; set; }
```

--------------------------------

### ExtendedStarSizeBehavior.ResourceLocator Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/750ca8fb-abbf-ab18-66e5-67c61e941120.htm

Gets or sets the resource locator for the ExtendedStarSizeBehavior. This property is of type IResourceLocator.

```APIDOC
## ExtendedStarSizeBehavior.ResourceLocator Property

### Description
Gets or sets the resource locator.

### Property Value
Type: [IResourceLocator](9cc35121-338c-959a-4e77-e337704fabe4.htm)

### Syntax
#### C#
```csharp
public IResourceLocator ResourceLocator { get; set; }
```

#### VB
```vb
Public Property ResourceLocator As IResourceLocator
	Get
	Set
```

### Namespace
[DataGridExtensions.Behaviors](1bd337c0-1e3a-e5af-76c4-b33120ad52ec.htm)

### Assembly
DataGridExtensions (in DataGridExtensions.dll)
```

--------------------------------

### GetAdditionalEvents Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/adfe8613-2d62-13b0-dd29-14bc87e099c1.htm

Gets additional events for a data grid. This is a public static method.

```APIDOC
## GetAdditionalEvents

### Description
Gets additional events for a data grid.

### Method
Public Static Method

### Parameters
None explicitly documented.

### Response
Details not provided in the source.
```

--------------------------------

### VB Syntax for ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/7e3c3ae0-f024-64e5-8eb4-ca1215a59398.htm

This VB code shows the syntax for getting and setting the Style of the tooltip for column header grippers.

```vb
Public Property ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle As Style
	Get
	Set
```

--------------------------------

### ResourceLocator Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/72fa8833-6118-8808-bf6d-00e426173d3b.htm

Gets or sets the resource locator. This property is used to specify the location of resources associated with the ExtendedStarSizeBehavior.

```APIDOC
## ResourceLocator Property

### Description
Gets or sets the resource locator.

### Method
(Not applicable - this is a property)

### Endpoint
(Not applicable - this is a property)

### Parameters
(Not applicable - this is a property)

### Request Example
(Not applicable - this is a property)

### Response
#### Success Response
- **ResourceLocator** (ResourceLocator) - The resource locator.

#### Response Example
(Not applicable - this is a property)
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleContentFilterFactory.StringComparison Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/73894cb1-f52c-5faf-574f-e3171b7dabde.htm

Gets or sets the string comparison. This property determines the culture, case, and sort order rules to be used during string comparisons.

```APIDOC
## SimpleContentFilterFactory.StringComparison Property

### Description
Gets or sets the string comparison. This property determines the culture, case, and sort order rules to be used during string comparisons.

### Property Value
Type: System.StringComparison

### See Also
- [SimpleContentFilterFactory Class](247836b4-6684-cfc8-d23c-b79799dd6239.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### C# Syntax for SelectAllContent Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/b465e241-6ee6-1747-01aa-a2fb6ecc6edf.htm

Provides the C# syntax for getting and setting the SelectAllContent property. This property is of type Object and allows for custom content for the select all checkbox.

```csharp
public Object SelectAllContent { get; set; }
```

--------------------------------

### Columns Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/fd19fcb2-900a-0882-e0d8-a786357cc1d3.htm

Gets the additional columns that will be filtered.

```APIDOC
## Columns Property

### Description
Gets the additional columns that will be filtered.

### Property Value
Type: ICollection<DataGridColumn>

### Syntax
```csharp
public ICollection<DataGridColumn> Columns { get; }
```

```vb
Public ReadOnly Property Columns As ICollection(Of DataGridColumn)
    Get
End Property
```
```

--------------------------------

### GetResourceLocator Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/5cc36221-6dfc-32c4-a565-7a31acab8b2e.htm

Gets the resource locator for a given DataGrid object. This is an extension method that can be called directly on a DataGrid instance.

```APIDOC
## GetResourceLocator Method

### Description
Gets the resource locator.

### Method
GET (Extension Method)

### Endpoint
N/A (Extension Method)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
```csharp
// Instance method syntax
IResourceLocator locator = myDataGrid.GetResourceLocator();

// Static method syntax
IResourceLocator locator = DataGridFilter.GetResourceLocator(myDataGrid);
```

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
- **Return Value** (IResourceLocator) - The locator

#### Response Example
```json
// The actual return value depends on the implementation of IResourceLocator
// Example: Could be an object implementing IResourceLocator
{
  "locatorType": "SpecificLocatorImplementation"
}
```
```

--------------------------------

### ApplyInitialSortingBehavior Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/998367e0-ca85-f048-0327-b3c5dc41aec9.htm

Initializes a new instance of the ApplyInitialSortingBehavior class.

```APIDOC
## ApplyInitialSortingBehavior Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the ApplyInitialSortingBehavior class.

### Method
Constructor

### Parameters
None

### Request Example
None

### Response
None
```

--------------------------------

### VB Syntax for SelectAllContent Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/b465e241-6ee6-1747-01aa-a2fb6ecc6edf.htm

Provides the Visual Basic syntax for getting and setting the SelectAllContent property. This property is of type Object and allows for custom content for the select all checkbox.

```vb
Public Property SelectAllContent As Object
	Get
	Set
```

--------------------------------

### GetFilter

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/cc6f7672-4a80-3efd-d9cb-242e0b7d5cb3.htm

Gets the filter expression of the column. This is a public static method.

```APIDOC
## GetFilter

### Description
Gets the filter expression of the column.

### Method
Public static method

### Endpoint
N/A (Method call)

### Parameters
N/A

### Request Example
N/A

### Response
- **filter expression** (type unknown) - Description of the filter expression
```

--------------------------------

### Attaching Behaviors to DataGrid

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/wiki/Behaviors

Demonstrates how to attach multiple behaviors to a DataGrid using XAML. Ensure the necessary namespaces are imported.

```xml
<DataGrid ItemsSource="{Binding Items}">
  <i:Interaction.Behaviors>
    <dgx:BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior/>
    <dgx:ExtendedStarSizeBehavior/>
    <dgx:DisableTargetWhileEditingBehavior Target="{Binding ElementName=ToolBar}"/>
  </i:Interaction.Behaviors>
</DataGrid>
```

--------------------------------

### ExtendedStarSizeBehavior.ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/7e3c3ae0-f024-64e5-8eb4-ca1215a59398.htm

Gets or sets the style of the tool tip for the grippers in the column headers. This property belongs to the ExtendedStarSizeBehavior class within the DataGridExtensions.Behaviors namespace.

```APIDOC
## ExtendedStarSizeBehavior.ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle Property

### Description
Gets or sets the style of the tool tip for the grippers in the column headers.

### Namespace
DataGridExtensions.Behaviors

### Assembly
DataGridExtensions (in DataGridExtensions.dll)

### Syntax
#### C#
```csharp
public Style ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle { get; set; }
```

#### VB
```vb
Public Property ColumnHeaderGripperToolTipStyle As Style
	Get
	Set
```

### Property Value
Type: Style

### See Also
- [ExtendedStarSizeBehavior Class](c17227b8-b8cc-de61-8bb3-517276989a40.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions.Behaviors Namespace](1bd337c0-1e3a-e5af-76c4-b33120ad52ec.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### GetActiveFilter

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/cc6f7672-4a80-3efd-d9cb-242e0b7d5cb3.htm

Gets the filter expression of the column. This is a public static method.

```APIDOC
## GetActiveFilter

### Description
Gets the filter expression of the column.

### Method
Public static method

### Endpoint
N/A (Method call)

### Parameters
N/A

### Request Example
N/A

### Response
- **filter expression** (type unknown) - Description of the filter expression
```

--------------------------------

### GetIsAutoFilterEnabled Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/bc24b420-28f0-9a5c-ccf9-601329e57a94.htm

Gets if the default filters are automatically attached to each column.

```APIDOC
## GetIsAutoFilterEnabled Method

### Description
Gets if the default filters are automatically attached to each column.

### Method
static bool GetIsAutoFilterEnabled(DataGrid dataGrid)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
* **dataGrid** (DataGrid) - Required - The data grid.

### Response
#### Success Response (bool)
* **true** if auto-filtering is enabled.

### Usage Note
In Visual Basic and C#, you can call this method as an instance method on any object of type DataGrid. When you use instance method syntax to call this method, omit the first parameter. For more information, see Extension Methods (Visual Basic) or Extension Methods (C# Programming Guide).
```

--------------------------------

### ApplyInitialSorting

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/90f8ff5d-5eac-1e58-6898-43a71ad12c82.htm

This property is a shortcut for the ApplyInitialSortingBehavior. This is a public attached property.

```APIDOC
## ApplyInitialSorting

### Description
This property serves as a shortcut for the ApplyInitialSortingBehavior.

### Type
Attached Property

### Usage
Can be set on UI elements to enable the initial sorting feature.
```

--------------------------------

### DisableTargetWhileEditingBehavior.Target Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/a3e0b400-dba4-20c6-a0d6-cb4d96bfcc4b.htm

Gets or sets the target element that will be disabled during editing.

```APIDOC
## DisableTargetWhileEditingBehavior.Target Property

### Description
Gets or sets the target element that will be disabled during editing.

### Syntax

#### C#
```csharp
public UIElement Target { get; set; }
```

#### VB
```vb
Public Property Target As UIElement
	Get
	Set
```

### Property Value
Type: UIElement

The target element that will be disabled during editing.
```

--------------------------------

### GetApplyInitialSorting Method Signature (C#)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/3ed3502d-1615-f795-49ca-b1055d4a92cb.htm

This is the C# signature for the GetApplyInitialSorting method. It is an extension method for DataGrid.

```csharp
public static bool GetApplyInitialSorting(
	this DataGrid dataGrid
)
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridFilterColumn Methods

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/57bf7338-648a-d577-7401-253ef947a595.htm

Provides methods to interact with data grid column filters, including getting and setting filter expressions, controlling filter visibility, and managing filter templates.

```APIDOC
## DataGridFilterColumn Methods

### Description
Methods for managing data grid column filters.

### Methods
- **GetActiveFilter**: Gets the filter expression of the column.
- **GetFilter**: Gets the filter expression of the column.
- **GetFilterHost**: Gets the filter host for the data grid of this column.
- **GetIsFilterVisible**: Controls the visibility of the filter for this column.
- **GetTemplate**: Gets the control template for the filter of this column. If the template is null or unset, a default template will be used.
- **SetActiveFilter**: Sets the filter expression of the column.
- **SetFilter**: Sets the filter expression of the column.
- **SetFilterHost**: Sets the filter host for the data grid of this column.
- **SetIsFilterVisible**: Controls the visibility of the filter for this column.
- **SetTemplate**: Sets the control template for the filter of this column. If the template is null or unset, a default template will be used.
```

--------------------------------

### ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/b1339a43-a8c8-70b0-7876-ec4c209f3f3d.htm

Initializes a new instance of the ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior class.

```APIDOC
## ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior](ed07a7cb-985f-34c2-53e2-67c23be02c06.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior()
```

```vb
Public Sub New
```

### See Also

- [ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior Class](ed07a7cb-985f-34c2-53e2-67c23be02c06.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions.Behaviors Namespace](1bd337c0-1e3a-e5af-76c4-b33120ad52ec.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### Target Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/88cf7ccc-9cc1-b6a9-78ac-2542039e5a8b.htm

Gets or sets the target element that will be disabled during editing.

```APIDOC
## Target Property

### Description
Gets or sets the target element that will be disabled during editing.

### Syntax
```csharp
public DependencyObject Target { get; set; }
```

```vb
Public Property Target As DependencyObject
```
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleContentFilterFactory Fields

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/247836b4-6684-cfc8-d23c-b79799dd6239.htm

The default instance.

```APIDOC
## Default

### Description
The default instance.

### Method
Field (Static)

### Parameters
None

### Response
- **SimpleContentFilterFactory** - The default instance of the class.
```

--------------------------------

### GetContentFilterFactory Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/e013db0f-3874-6ad6-3501-ce9e5d530edd.htm

Gets the content filter factory for the data grid filter.

```APIDOC
## GetContentFilterFactory

### Description
Gets the content filter factory for the data grid filter.

### Method
Public Static Method

### Endpoint
N/A (Method Call)

### Parameters
None explicitly documented.

### Request Example
N/A

### Response
N/A
```

--------------------------------

### SetApplyInitialSorting Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/adfe8613-2d62-13b0-dd29-14bc87e099c1.htm

Sets a flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature. This is a public static method.

```APIDOC
## SetApplyInitialSorting

### Description
Sets a flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature.

### Method
Public Static Method

### Parameters
None explicitly documented.

### Response
Details not provided in the source.
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridColumnStyle Properties

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/eb15f0ea-1cc3-82af-d327-0ffcd3ec8d2d.htm

Exposes properties to get or set styles for DataGrid columns.

```APIDOC
## DataGridColumnStyle Properties

### Description
Provides access to properties that define the styling for DataGrid columns.

### Properties
- **ColumnType** (Type): Gets or sets the type of the column for which to set the styles.
- **EditingElementStyle** (Style): Gets or sets the editing element style for the column.
- **ElementStyle** (Style): Gets or sets the element style for the column.
```

--------------------------------

### GetApplyInitialSorting Method Signature (VB)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/3ed3502d-1615-f795-49ca-b1055d4a92cb.htm

This is the Visual Basic signature for the GetApplyInitialSorting method. It is an extension method for DataGrid.

```vb
Public Shared Function GetApplyInitialSorting ( 
	dataGrid As DataGrid
) As Boolean
```

--------------------------------

### Subscribe to Additional Column Events

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/wiki/Additional Events

Initialize the data grid and subscribe to events for column visibility, actual width, and display index changes. Ensure the DataGridExtensions library is referenced.

```csharp
void Initialize(DataGrid dataGrid)
{
  var dataGridEvents= dataGrid.GetAdditionalEvents();
  dataGridEvents.ColumnVisibilityChanged += DataGrid_ColumnVisibilityChanged;
  dataGridEvents.ColumnActualWidthChanged += DataGrid_ColumnActualWidthChanged;
  dataGridEvents.ColumnDisplayIndexChanged += DataGrid_ColumnDisplayIndexChanged;
}
```

--------------------------------

### GetContentFilterFactory Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/e2018725-c07b-f5aa-1656-8296825167f8.htm

Gets the content filter factory for the data grid filter.

```APIDOC
## GetContentFilterFactory

### Description
Gets the content filter factory for the data grid filter.

### Method
`public static IContentFilterFactory GetContentFilterFactory(this DataGrid dataGrid)`

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
None

### Response
#### Success Response
- **IContentFilterFactory** - The IContentFilterFactory

### Response Example
None

### Usage Note
In Visual Basic and C#, you can call this method as an instance method on any object of type DataGrid. When you use instance method syntax to call this method, omit the first parameter. For more information, see Extension Methods (Visual Basic) or Extension Methods (C# Programming Guide).

### See Also
- [DataGridFilter Class](b4d076b6-863c-0c1c-c72e-c53467111da3.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleContentFilterFactory Constructors

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/247836b4-6684-cfc8-d23c-b79799dd6239.htm

Initializes a new instance of the SimpleContentFilterFactory class.

```APIDOC
## SimpleContentFilterFactory()

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the SimpleContentFilterFactory class.

### Method
Constructor

### Parameters
None

### Response
None

## SimpleContentFilterFactory(StringComparison)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the SimpleContentFilterFactory class.

### Method
Constructor

### Parameters
* **StringComparison** (StringComparison) - Description of the string comparison to be used.

### Response
None
```

--------------------------------

### FilterColumnControls Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/080ed406-6665-00ff-d244-afb44e028a46.htm

Gets a the active filter column controls for this data grid.

```APIDOC
## FilterColumnControls Property

### Description
Gets a the active filter column controls for this data grid.

### Property Type
[FilterColumnControls](7e81693e-5db6-6622-a1a6-2f4a2580d6f0.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### RegexContentFilterFactory Constructor Syntax

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/91647fce-b538-23c5-a023-ccc587608bab.htm

Provides the C# and VB.NET syntax for initializing a new instance of the RegexContentFilterFactory class.

```csharp
public RegexContentFilterFactory()
```

```vbnet
Public Sub New
```

--------------------------------

### GetFilterEvaluationDelay

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/01ca3407-8592-6dc7-a39a-fe066cd0b596.htm

Gets the delay that is used to throttle filter changes before the filter is applied.

```APIDOC
## GetFilterEvaluationDelay

### Description
Gets the delay that is used to throttle filter changes before the filter is applied.

### Method
GET

### Endpoint
Not applicable (SDK method)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
None

### Response
#### Success Response
- **Return Value** (TimeSpan) - The throttle delay.

#### Response Example
None
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleContentFilterFactory(StringComparison)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/77dbbe6c-4804-7f1e-bab6-69373934cec7.htm

Initializes a new instance of the SimpleContentFilterFactory class with a specified string comparison type.

```APIDOC
## SimpleContentFilterFactory(StringComparison)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [SimpleContentFilterFactory](247836b4-6684-cfc8-d23c-b79799dd6239.htm) class using a specified string comparison option.

### Method
Constructor

### Parameters
*   **stringComparison** (StringComparison) - Specifies how strings should be compared.

### Response
Initializes the SimpleContentFilterFactory object with the provided string comparison settings.
```

--------------------------------

### GetFilterHost

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/cc6f7672-4a80-3efd-d9cb-242e0b7d5cb3.htm

Gets the filter host for the data grid of this column. This is a public static method.

```APIDOC
## GetFilterHost

### Description
Gets the filter host for the data grid of this column.

### Method
Public static method

### Endpoint
N/A (Method call)

### Parameters
N/A

### Request Example
N/A

### Response
- **filter host** (type unknown) - Description of the filter host
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridColumnStyleCollection Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/76ba6ffa-fe45-aaeb-8512-847cb78bd438.htm

Initializes a new instance of the DataGridColumnStyleCollection class.

```APIDOC
## DataGridColumnStyleCollection Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [DataGridColumnStyleCollection](980a686f-884a-c495-0566-bfd9f0854719.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public DataGridColumnStyleCollection()
```

### See Also

- [DataGridColumnStyleCollection Class](980a686f-884a-c495-0566-bfd9f0854719.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior.TextBox Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/afb97760-1682-690c-46b1-4d3d24a0214b.htm

Gets or sets the text box to clear. This property is of type System.Windows.Controls.TextBox.

```APIDOC
## ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior.TextBox Property

### Description
Gets or sets the text box to clear.

### Property Type
System.Windows.Controls.TextBox

### Syntax
```csharp
public TextBox TextBox { get; set; }
```

```vb
Public Property TextBox As TextBox
	Get
	Set
```
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridColumnStyleCollection Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/980a686f-884a-c495-0566-bfd9f0854719.htm

Initializes a new instance of the DataGridColumnStyleCollection class.

```APIDOC
## DataGridColumnStyleCollection Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the DataGridColumnStyleCollection class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public DataGridColumnStyleCollection()
```

```vb
Public Sub New()
```
```

--------------------------------

### RegexContentFilterFactory Constructor (RegexOptions)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/ebf29aaf-065f-4f7b-1022-bbc1e3f4fd3c.htm

Initializes a new instance of the RegexContentFilterFactory class using the specified regex options.

```APIDOC
## RegexContentFilterFactory Constructor (RegexOptions)

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [RegexContentFilterFactory](5aabb85a-4d59-3cb8-d82f-a07bedc1eb6b.htm) class.

### Parameters
#### Parameters
- **regexOptions** (System.Text.RegularExpressions.RegexOptions) - The regex options.

### See Also
- [RegexContentFilterFactory Class](5aabb85a-4d59-3cb8-d82f-a07bedc1eb6b.htm)
- [RegexContentFilterFactory Overload](8efa3056-ff8d-e0d4-9466-f967628bb91f.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleContentFilterFactory Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/72c4df81-12fa-3adc-1716-40fdda9dc768.htm

Initializes a new instance of the SimpleContentFilterFactory class. This is a parameterless constructor.

```APIDOC
## SimpleContentFilterFactory Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [SimpleContentFilterFactory](247836b4-6684-cfc8-d23c-b79799dd6239.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public SimpleContentFilterFactory()
```

### See Also

- [SimpleContentFilterFactory Class](247836b4-6684-cfc8-d23c-b79799dd6239.htm)
- [SimpleContentFilterFactory Overload](77dbbe6c-4804-7f1e-bab6-69373934cec7.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### MultipleChoiceFilter.Values Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/a3624078-10ff-4678-6d3c-6a3b4b6462a5.htm

Gets the collection of values for the MultipleChoiceFilter. This property returns an IList of strings.

```APIDOC
## MultipleChoiceFilter.Values Property

### Description
Gets the values.

### Syntax

#### C#
```csharp
public IList<string> Values { get; }
```

#### VB
```vb
Public ReadOnly Property Values As IList(Of String)
    Get
End Property
```

### Property Value
Type: IList<String>

### See Also
* [MultipleChoiceFilter Class](7482dac9-ebcc-6415-2a1c-1fa772dc7d50.htm)
* [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/067e2b53-d51e-0cae-cc7a-bcc0d8a92131.htm

Initializes a new instance of the BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior class.

```APIDOC
## BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior](db5064cf-03e9-abc2-8646-1c4f46e18dcf.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior()
```

```vb
Public Sub New
```

### See Also

- [BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior Class](db5064cf-03e9-abc2-8646-1c4f46e18dcf.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions.Behaviors Namespace](1bd337c0-1e3a-e5af-76c4-b33120ad52ec.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### SimpleContentFilter Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/5af8e783-3cad-6bca-3619-bf5d53b293a4.htm

Initializes a new instance of the SimpleContentFilter class with the specified content and string comparison.

```APIDOC
## SimpleContentFilter Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [SimpleContentFilter](957f7e42-521f-15a7-eec3-73717ae81cd9.htm) class.

### Parameters
#### Parameters
- **content** (string) - The content.
- **stringComparison** (StringComparison) - The string comparison.
```

--------------------------------

### GetForceCommitOnLostFocus

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/4731ecee-fb8d-1d19-2f77-168992f284b2.htm

Gets a value that indicates if a commit will be forced on the data grid when it looses the focus.

```APIDOC
## GetForceCommitOnLostFocus

### Description
Gets a value that indicates if a commit will be forced on the data grid when it looses the focus.

### Method
GET

### Endpoint
N/A (This is a method call, not an HTTP endpoint)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
```csharp
// Example usage in C#
bool forceCommit = Tools.GetForceCommitOnLostFocus(myGrid);
```

### Response
#### Success Response
- **return value** (Boolean) - true if a commit will be forced for the data grid when it looses the focus

#### Response Example
```json
{
  "returnValue": true
}
```
```

--------------------------------

### GetAdditionalEvents

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/0ede623c-0ef5-3d11-dbaf-bff1fd8e8d25.htm

Gets additional events for a data grid. This is an extension method for the DataGrid class.

```APIDOC
## GetAdditionalEvents

### Description
Gets additional events for a data grid.

### Method
Extension Method

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
None

### Response
#### Success Response
- **Return Value** (IDataGridEventsProvider) - The event provider.

### Response Example
None

### Usage Note
In Visual Basic and C#, you can call this method as an instance method on any object of type DataGrid. When you use instance method syntax to call this method, omit the first parameter.
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridColumnStyleCollection Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/76ba6ffa-fe45-aaeb-8512-847cb78bd438.htm

Initializes a new instance of the DataGridColumnStyleCollection class. This is the default constructor.

```csharp
public DataGridColumnStyleCollection()
```

--------------------------------

### SetApplyInitialSorting

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/983449ff-f4d0-4e2b-9a75-3dcee4de9f94.htm

This method sets a flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature for a DataGrid. It is an extension method available for DataGrid objects.

```APIDOC
## SetApplyInitialSorting Method

### Description
Sets a flag to enable the 'apply initial sorting' feature.

### Method
Extension Method (C#) / Shared Sub (VB.NET)

### Endpoint
N/A (Instance method for DataGrid)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
```csharp
// C# Example
dataGrid.SetApplyInitialSorting(true);
```

```vb
' VB.NET Example
dataGrid.SetApplyInitialSorting(True)
```

### Response
#### Success Response
Void (No return value)

#### Response Example
N/A
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridColumnStyle Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/0c8da416-bf58-2845-c25e-0d94eb3acc88.htm

Initializes a new instance of the DataGridColumnStyle class.

```APIDOC
## DataGridColumnStyle Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [DataGridColumnStyle](62ffc8d2-78b6-08b9-1632-ac7f76223eb7.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public DataGridColumnStyle()
```

```vb
Public Sub New
```

### See Also

- [DataGridColumnStyle Class](62ffc8d2-78b6-08b9-1632-ac7f76223eb7.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridColumnStyle Constructor (C#)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/0c8da416-bf58-2845-c25e-0d94eb3acc88.htm

Initializes a new instance of the DataGridColumnStyle class. This is the default constructor.

```csharp
public DataGridColumnStyle()
```

--------------------------------

### GetActiveFilter Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/829640c4-7c10-3a1b-55c1-b89cc8715017.htm

Gets the filter expression of the column. This is an extension method that can be called on any DataGridColumn object.

```APIDOC
## GetActiveFilter Method

### Description
Gets the filter expression of the column.

### Method
`public static IContentFilter GetActiveFilter(this DataGridColumn column)`

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **column** (DataGridColumn) - Required - The column.

### Return Value
- **IContentFilter** - The filter.

### Usage Note
In Visual Basic and C#, you can call this method as an instance method on any object of type DataGridColumn. When you use instance method syntax to call this method, omit the first parameter. For more information, see Extension Methods (Visual Basic) or Extension Methods (C# Programming Guide).
```

--------------------------------

### VB ElementStyle Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/8542558d-fd48-8142-b0aa-4e66f94c9cf7.htm

Gets or sets the element style for the column. This is the VB.NET syntax for the property.

```vb
Public Property ElementStyle As Style
	Get
	Set
```

--------------------------------

### ExtendedStarSizeBehavior Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/600d93eb-3580-eec1-44b8-254560d9a77c.htm

Initializes a new instance of the ExtendedStarSizeBehavior class.

```APIDOC
## ExtendedStarSizeBehavior Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [ExtendedStarSizeBehavior](c17227b8-b8cc-de61-8bb3-517276989a40.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public ExtendedStarSizeBehavior()
```

### See Also

- [ExtendedStarSizeBehavior Class](c17227b8-b8cc-de61-8bb3-517276989a40.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions.Behaviors Namespace](1bd337c0-1e3a-e5af-76c4-b33120ad52ec.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### C# Syntax for ApplyInitialSortingBehavior Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/bbfb0d7c-0464-53d5-b394-765d5833fe4b.htm

This is the C# syntax for the default constructor of the ApplyInitialSortingBehavior class. It is used to initialize a new instance of the class.

```csharp
public ApplyInitialSortingBehavior()
```

--------------------------------

### C# ElementStyle Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/8542558d-fd48-8142-b0aa-4e66f94c9cf7.htm

Gets or sets the element style for the column. This is the C# syntax for the property.

```csharp
public Style ElementStyle { get; set; }
```

--------------------------------

### Column Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/7b65252a-4716-771a-00e3-7b45447db517.htm

Gets the column this control is hosting the filter for. This property returns a DataGridColumn object.

```APIDOC
## Column Property

Gets the column this control is hosting the filter for.

### Property Value
Type: DataGridColumn

### Syntax
```csharp
public DataGridColumn Column { get; }
```

```vb
Public ReadOnly Property Column As DataGridColumn
    Get
```
```

--------------------------------

### GetFilter Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/1bdea481-13b3-7ab8-aebe-5f7452dbd232.htm

Gets the filter expression of the column. This is an extension method that can be called on any DataGridColumn object.

```APIDOC
## GetFilter Method

### Description
Gets the filter expression of the column.

### Method
`public static Object GetFilter(this DataGridColumn column)`

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **column** (DataGridColumn) - Required - The column for which to retrieve the filter expression.

### Return Value
- **Object** - The filter expression of the column.
```

--------------------------------

### DataGridColumnStyle Constructor (VB.NET)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/0c8da416-bf58-2845-c25e-0d94eb3acc88.htm

Initializes a new instance of the DataGridColumnStyle class. This is the default constructor.

```vbnet
Public Sub New
```

--------------------------------

### ApplyInitialSorting Attached Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/b999f6fa-541e-3b38-fc95-0e544641d941.htm

This attached property is a shortcut for the ApplyInitialSortingBehavior. It allows for initial sorting to be applied to the data grid.

```APIDOC
## ApplyInitialSorting Attached Property

### Description
This attached property serves as a shortcut for the ApplyInitialSortingBehavior, enabling the application of initial sorting to the data grid.

### Namespace
DataGridExtensions

### Assembly
DataGridExtensions (in DataGridExtensions.dll)

### Syntax

#### C#
```csharp
public static readonly System.Windows.DependencyProperty ApplyInitialSortingProperty;

public static bool GetApplyInitialSorting(System.Windows.DependencyObject element);
public static void SetApplyInitialSorting(System.Windows.DependencyObject element, bool value);
```

#### VB
```vb
Public Shared ReadOnly ApplyInitialSortingProperty As System.Windows.DependencyProperty

Public Shared Function GetApplyInitialSorting(element As System.Windows.DependencyObject) As Boolean
Public Shared Sub SetApplyInitialSorting(element As System.Windows.DependencyObject, value As Boolean)
```

### Property Value
Type: Boolean

### See Also
- [Tools Class](90f8ff5d-5eac-1e58-6898-43a71ad12c82.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### RegexContentFilterFactory Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/91647fce-b538-23c5-a023-ccc587608bab.htm

Initializes a new instance of the RegexContentFilterFactory class. This is the default constructor.

```APIDOC
## RegexContentFilterFactory Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [RegexContentFilterFactory](5aabb85a-4d59-3cb8-d82f-a07bedc1eb6b.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public RegexContentFilterFactory()
```

### See Also

- [RegexContentFilterFactory Class](5aabb85a-4d59-3cb8-d82f-a07bedc1eb6b.htm)
- [RegexContentFilterFactory Overload](8efa3056-ff8d-e0d4-9466-f967628bb91f.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```

--------------------------------

### VB Syntax for Target Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/a3e0b400-dba4-20c6-a0d6-cb4d96bfcc4b.htm

Gets or sets the target element that will be disabled during editing. This is the VB syntax.

```vbnet
Public Property Target As UIElement
	Get
	Set
```

--------------------------------

### C# Syntax for Target Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/a3e0b400-dba4-20c6-a0d6-cb4d96bfcc4b.htm

Gets or sets the target element that will be disabled during editing. This is the C# syntax.

```csharp
public UIElement Target { get; set; }
```

--------------------------------

### BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/067e2b53-d51e-0cae-cc7a-bcc0d8a92131.htm

Initializes a new instance of the BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior class. This constructor is used to create an instance of the behavior.

```csharp
public BeginEditOnCtrlEnterBehavior()
```

--------------------------------

### MultipleChoiceContentFilter.Items Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/02938f95-8217-bd50-bb6a-83c01e9b9ab5.htm

Gets the items to filter. This property returns a list of strings that represent the filterable items.

```APIDOC
## MultipleChoiceContentFilter.Items Property

### Description
Gets the items to filter. This property returns a list of strings that represent the filterable items.

### Property Value
Type: IList<string>

### Syntax
#### C#
```csharp
public IList<string> Items { get; }
```

#### VB
```vb
Public ReadOnly Property Items As IList(Of String)
    Get
End Property
```
```

--------------------------------

### ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior Constructor (C#)

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/b1339a43-a8c8-70b0-7876-ec4c209f3f3d.htm

Initializes a new instance of the ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior class in C#.

```csharp
public ClearTextBoxOnButtonClickBehavior()
```

--------------------------------

### TextBox Property

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/ed07a7cb-985f-34c2-53e2-67c23be02c06.htm

Gets or sets the text box to clear. This property links the behavior to the target TextBox element.

```APIDOC
## TextBox Property

### Description
Gets or sets the text box to clear.

### Syntax

```csharp
public TextBox TextBox { get; set; }
```

```vb
Public Property TextBox As TextBox
```
```

--------------------------------

### Apply Initial Sorting to DataGrid Columns

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/Documentation/topics/Tools.md

This XML snippet shows how to enable the 'ApplyInitialSorting' feature for a DataGrid. This ensures that columns with a specified SortDirection are actually sorted when the grid is initialized, fixing a common issue where the sorting mark appears but the data remains unsorted.

```xml
<DataGrid dgx:Tools.ApplyInitialSorting="True">
  <DataGrid.Columns>
    <DataGridTextColumn Header="Initially sorted"
                        SortDirection="Descending" />
 
```

--------------------------------

### RegexContentFilter Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/6f2a72e0-9c32-d419-393c-f6408d240783.htm

Initializes a new instance of the RegexContentFilter class with the specified regular expression and options.

```APIDOC
## RegexContentFilter Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [RegexContentFilter](d817b3a5-93fc-fc26-7335-746e2adba7d8.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public RegexContentFilter(string expression, RegexOptions regexOptions)
```

### Parameters

#### Parameters

- **expression** (string) - The expression.
- **regexOptions** (RegexOptions) - The regex options.
```

--------------------------------

### GetFilterHost Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/5b9662ed-124c-9c81-ffaf-9cc4c25db850.htm

Gets the filter host for the data grid of this column. This is an extension method that can be called on any DataGridColumn object.

```APIDOC
## GetFilterHost Method

### Description
Gets the filter host for the data grid of this column.

### Method
`static` `DataGridFilterHost` `GetFilterHost`(`DataGridColumn` column)

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- None

#### Query Parameters
- None

#### Request Body
- None

### Request Example
- Not applicable for this method.

### Response
#### Success Response
- **column** (`DataGridColumn`) - Required - The column.
- **Return Value** (`DataGridFilterHost`) - The DataGridFilterHost.

### Response Example
- Not applicable for this method.

### Usage Note
In Visual Basic and C#, you can call this method as an instance method on any object of type DataGridColumn. When you use instance method syntax to call this method, omit the first parameter. For more information, see Extension Methods (Visual Basic) or Extension Methods (C# Programming Guide).
```

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### GetVisibleSelectedCells Method

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/30a4c915-8b41-537f-a724-69e5f405af57.htm

Gets the selected cells that are currently within the visible columns of the DataGrid. This is a static extension method.

```APIDOC
## GetVisibleSelectedCells

### Description
Gets the selected cells that are in visible columns.

### Method
Public Static Method

### Endpoint
N/A (Extension Method)

### Parameters
None explicitly documented for this method signature.

### Request Example
N/A

### Response
This method likely returns information about the visible selected cells, possibly their coordinates or content.
```

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### DataGridFilterColumnControl Constructor

Source: https://github.com/dotnet/datagridextensions/blob/master/docs/html/53fe5c1e-99ae-dffe-2bbb-63a76012109d.htm

Initializes a new instance of the DataGridFilterColumnControl class.

```APIDOC
## DataGridFilterColumnControl Constructor

### Description
Initializes a new instance of the [DataGridFilterColumnControl](98c600b0-3eb7-d2dc-2466-ae2167c0a00d.htm) class.

### Syntax

```csharp
public DataGridFilterColumnControl()
```

### See Also

- [DataGridFilterColumnControl Class](98c600b0-3eb7-d2dc-2466-ae2167c0a00d.htm)
- [DataGridExtensions Namespace](5049f02f-0515-9f53-1245-801b61a5c286.htm)
```