saving and working in tables

[Synth3t1c]

How do i make a "table" like part of a form that some1 can save and stuff? like, this is for a gradebook program; i want the students names, and then their grades and assignments

[Edneeis]

You can use a DataGrid and xml file. You can load (ReadXML) and save (WriteXML) xml files via a DataSet object which can be displayed in a DatGrid.

[Synth3t1c]

huh? please xplain

[Edneeis]

Well what part don't you get?

You can use a dataset object for your data and show it in a datagrid which is kind of like a 'table'. Then you can load and save that data to an xml file via the WriteXML and ReadXML methods of the dataset. You can also read/write to a database using a dataadapter if you want.

[Synth3t1c]

i dont understand how to load it in a grid like thing. whas a dataadapter??? im a newb! can u write me an example?

EDIT: ok i think i understand now, but how do i make colums and rows in the grid?

[Edneeis]

The columns and rows will automatically be made when you set the datasource otherwise you can make a tablestyle and map it to your datasource. After filling or loading your dataset just set it as the DataSource of the grid.

DataGrid1.DataSource=DataSet1