Limit Linq result columns for GridView Using Custom Type

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In this question the answer also had the option of "Or create a class and return list of that instead of using Anonymous type."

Could someone show me how to do that?

You want someone to show you how to create a class? If you don't know how to do that it is probably best that you do a little more research like read a book on the basics or something. — Coding Flow
– Coding Flow, Commented Nov 8, 2011 at 10:14

csharpnumpty · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-08 10:14:55Z

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anonymous type:

var query = (from dins in h.Dinners
                 where dins.Title == "New York"
                 select new { dins.Title, dins.DinnerID });

custom type:

public class myType
{
public string Title { get; set; }
public int DinnerID { get; set; }
}

select new { etc }

becomes

select new myType { Title = dins.Title, DinnerID = dins.DinnerID }

You can omit the Title = and DinnerID = IF the property names are the same, but I've included them for clarity

This is entirely off the top of my head, I make no assertion that it's compilable/working code for your exact needs!

answered Nov 8, 2011 at 10:14

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