How to filter DataGridView in C# Win Forms?

Question

Guys I have created a simple datagridview through toolbox and selected data through wizard (no code in .cs file) from database. It is working flawlessly as you can see in th

Answer 1

Thank you everyone that has answered to my query, I really appreciate your help guys. You guys are the most helpful bunch.

I have solved my problem by doing following modifications to my code :

    public void btnSearch_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        BindingSource bs = new BindingSource();
        bs.DataSource = dataGridView1.DataSource;
        bs.Filter = dataGridView1.Columns[5].HeaderText.ToString() + " LIKE '%" + txtbxSearch.Text + "%'";
        dataGridView1.DataSource = bs;
    }

Thank you again.

Answer 2

I hope I got your problem well

string whereClause = "ContactPerson=" +textbox.text;
(datagridview.DataSource as DataTable).DefaultView.RowFilter = whereClause;

Answer 3

Try this:

foreach (System.Windows.Forms.DataGridViewRow r in MyGridView.Rows)
{
      if ((r.Cells[5].Value).ToString().ToUpper().Contains(searchText.ToUpper()))
      {
            MyGridView.Rows[r.Index].Visible = true;
            MyGridView.Rows[r.Index].Selected = true;
      }
      else
      {
            MyGridView.CurrentCell = null;
            MyGridView.Rows[r.Index].Visible = false;
      }
 }