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How can I set a TClientDataSet's data in the design view?

I have a TClientDataSet object that I've added to my form.

I've managed to define the fields through the object inspector. However, is there a way to define the data the TClientDataSet contains without doing it in code?

I've managed to do it by adding some AppendRecord statements to the ShowForm event; but I'd rather keep the definition of the TClientDataSet all in one place.

Solution

  • Prior to v10.2 (Seattle, Berlin, etc.), there were no facilities to do this.

    You can store and load a file into the ClientDataSet or you can use the Assign Local Data (right click on the ClientDataSet) to load data from an existing source. However, you cannot append or edit the data from inside the IDE directly.

    As of v10.2 (Tokyo) has recently added this as a feature.