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TeeGrid uses TRowGroup objects to organize rows. Each grid has a root row group, and you can create sub-groups for hierarchical layouts.

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Understanding TRowGroup

A TRowGroup is a band that contains:
  • Columns - Column definitions
  • Rows - Data rows
  • Header - Column header band
  • Headers - Additional header bands collection
  • Footer - Footer bands collection
  • Data - Associated data source
Each row group is self-contained with its own formatting and behavior.

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Root Row Group

Access the main grid’s row group: 
// The root group contains all primary grid data
var
  RootGroup: TRowGroup;
begin
  RootGroup := TeeGrid1.Grid.Root;
  ShowMessage('Root has ' + IntToStr(RootGroup.Data.Count) + ' rows');
end;

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Current Row Group

The focused/active row group: 
// Get current focused group
var
  CurrentGroup: TRowGroup;
begin
  CurrentGroup := TeeGrid1.Grid.Current;
  
  // Current might be root or a detail group
  if CurrentGroup = TeeGrid1.Grid.Root then
    ShowMessage('Root is focused')
  else
    ShowMessage('Detail group is focused');
end;

// Set current group
TeeGrid1.Grid.Current := SomeOtherGroup;

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Row Group Properties

Each row group has independent properties: 
procedure ConfigureGroup(Group: TRowGroup);
begin
  // Columns
  Group.Columns.Add('Name');
  Group.Columns.Add('Value');
  
  // Cell formatting
  Group.Cells.Format.Font.Color := clBlack;
  Group.Cells.Format.Font.Size := 10;
  
  // Row formatting
  Group.Rows.Height.Value := 25;
  Group.Rows.Alternate.Visible := True;
  Group.Rows.Alternate.Brush.Color := clLightGray;
  
  // Header
  Group.Header.Visible := True;
  Group.Header.Format.Brush.Color := clNavy;
  Group.Header.Format.Font.Color := clWhite;
  
  // Selection
  Group.Selected.Format.Brush.Color := clHighlight;
  Group.Selected.Format.Font.Color := clWhite;
  
  // Margins
  Group.Margins.Left.Value := 5;
  Group.Margins.Right.Value := 5;
  
  // Read-only
  Group.ReadOnly := False;
end;

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Creating Sub-Groups

Sub-groups are created through master-detail expansion: 
procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject);
begin
  // Setup expander on root group
  SetupExpander(TeeGrid1.Grid.Root);
  
  // Event fired when detail group is created
  TeeGrid1.Grid.Root.OnNewDetail := DetailGroupCreated;
end;

procedure TForm1.DetailGroupCreated(const Sender, NewGroup: TRowGroup);
begin
  // NewGroup is the sub-group
  ConfigureGroup(NewGroup);
  
  // Can create another level of sub-groups
  SetupExpander(NewGroup);
  NewGroup.OnNewDetail := SubDetailCreated;
end;

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Row Group Hierarchy

Navigate the group hierarchy: 
var
  Group: TRowGroup;
begin
  Group := TeeGrid1.Grid.Current;
  
  // Check if this is a detail group
  if Group.IParent <> nil then
  begin
    // This is a sub-group, IParent is the parent group
    ShowMessage('This is a detail group');
    
    // Access parent group
    Group := Group.IParent;
  end;
  
  // Check if this is the root
  if Group = TeeGrid1.Grid.Root then
    ShowMessage('This is the root group');
end;

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Group-Specific Data

Each group has its own data source: 
procedure TForm1.GetDetailData(const Sender: TExpanderRender;
  const ARow: Integer; out AData: TObject);
var
  DetailData: TArray<TOrderItem>;
begin
  // Get detail data for this row
  DetailData := GetOrderItems(ARow);
  
  // Create data source for detail group
  AData := TVirtualArrayData<TOrderItem>.Create(DetailData);
end;

procedure TForm1.DetailGroupCreated(const Sender, NewGroup: TRowGroup);
begin
  // The detail group now has its own Data property
  ShowMessage('Detail has ' + IntToStr(NewGroup.Data.Count) + ' rows');
end;

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Group-Specific Columns

Detail groups can have different columns: 
procedure TForm1.DetailGroupCreated(const Sender, NewGroup: TRowGroup);
begin
  // Detail group inherits columns from its data
  // But you can customize them
  
  if NewGroup.Columns.Count > 0 then
  begin
    NewGroup.Columns[0].Width.Value := 100;
    NewGroup.Columns[0].Header.Text := 'Order Item';
  end;
  
  // Or add calculated columns
  var CalcCol := NewGroup.Columns.Add('Total');
  CalcCol.ReadOnly := True;
end;

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Group Selection

Each group has independent selection: 
procedure TForm1.DetailGroupCreated(const Sender, NewGroup: TRowGroup);
begin
  // Selection in detail group
  NewGroup.Selected.Format.Brush.Color := clYellow;
  NewGroup.Selected.Format.Brush.Visible := True;
  
  // Handle selection changes
  NewGroup.OnChangedSelected := DetailSelectionChanged;
end;

procedure TForm1.DetailSelectionChanged(Sender: TObject);
var
  Group: TRowGroup;
begin
  Group := TRowGroup(Sender);
  
  // Get selected row in this group
  if Group.Selected.Row >= 0 then
    ShowMessage('Selected row ' + IntToStr(Group.Selected.Row) + 
                ' in detail group');
end;

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Scrolling in Groups

Each group has independent scrolling: 
procedure ConfigureScrolling(Group: TRowGroup);
begin
  // Scrolling mode
  Group.Scrolling.Mode := TScrollingMode.Both;  // Touch and mouse
  
  // Scroll direction
  Group.Scrolling.Horizontal := TScrollDirection.Normal;
  Group.Scrolling.Vertical := TScrollDirection.Normal;
  
  // Programmatic scrolling
  Group.Scroll(0, 100);  // Scroll 100 pixels down
end;

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Group Painting

Customize group appearance: 
procedure TForm1.DetailGroupCreated(const Sender, NewGroup: TRowGroup);
begin
  // Background
  NewGroup.Format.Brush.Color := TAlphaColors.Beige;
  NewGroup.Format.Brush.Visible := True;
  
  // Border
  NewGroup.Format.Stroke.Color := TAlphaColors.Gray;
  NewGroup.Format.Stroke.Width := 2;
  NewGroup.Format.Stroke.Visible := True;
end;

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Multiple Independent Grids

You can have multiple grids, each with its own root group: 
procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject);
begin
  // Grid 1 - Customers
  TeeGrid1.Data := CustomersData;
  TeeGrid1.Grid.Root.Cells.Format.Font.Color := clBlue;
  
  // Grid 2 - Products  
  TeeGrid2.Data := ProductsData;
  TeeGrid2.Grid.Root.Cells.Format.Font.Color := clGreen;
  
  // Each grid has independent root groups
end;

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Accessing All Groups

Iterate through all row groups: 
procedure TForm1.IterateGroups(Group: TRowGroup; Level: Integer);
var
  I: Integer;
  ChildBand: TGridBand;
  ChildGroup: TRowGroup;
begin
  ShowMessage('Group at level ' + IntToStr(Level) + 
              ' has ' + IntToStr(Group.Data.Count) + ' rows');
  
  // Iterate children (expanded detail grids)
  for I := 0 to Group.Rows.Children.Count - 1 do
  begin
    ChildBand := Group.Rows.Children.Row[I];
    
    if ChildBand is TRowGroup then
    begin
      ChildGroup := TRowGroup(ChildBand);
      IterateGroups(ChildGroup, Level + 1);  // Recurse
    end;
  end;
end;

// Start from root
IterateGroups(TeeGrid1.Grid.Root, 0);

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Group Context Menu

Different context menus for different groups: 
procedure TForm1.TeeGrid1ContextPopup(Sender: TObject; MousePos: TPoint;
  var Handled: Boolean);
var
  Group: TRowGroup;
begin
  Group := TeeGrid1.Grid.Current;
  
  if Group = TeeGrid1.Grid.Root then
    PopupMenu1.Popup(Mouse.CursorPos.X, Mouse.CursorPos.Y)  // Master menu
  else
    PopupMenu2.Popup(Mouse.CursorPos.X, Mouse.CursorPos.Y); // Detail menu
  
  Handled := True;
end;

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Programmatic Group Creation

Manually create row groups (advanced): 
var
  NewGroup: TRowGroup;
  MyData: TVirtualData;
begin
  // Create data
  MyData := TVirtualArrayData<TMyRecord>.Create(MyArray);
  
  // Create group
  NewGroup := TRowGroup.Create(nil, MyData);
  NewGroup.OwnsData := True;  // Group will free data
  
  // Configure group
  ConfigureGroup(NewGroup);
  
  // Add as child of parent row
  // (This is normally done automatically by expander)
end;

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Group Events

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OnChangedSelected

Fired when selection changes in the group: 
Group.OnChangedSelected := GroupSelectionChanged;

procedure TForm1.GroupSelectionChanged(Sender: TObject);
var
  Group: TRowGroup;
begin
  Group := TRowGroup(Sender);
  // Handle selection change
end;

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OnNewDetail

Fired when a detail sub-group is created: 
Group.OnNewDetail := DetailCreated;

procedure TForm1.DetailCreated(const Sender, NewGroup: TRowGroup);
begin
  // Configure new detail group
end;

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Focused Groups

Determine which group has focus: 
var
  Group: TRowGroup;
begin
  Group := TeeGrid1.Grid.Current;
  
  if Group.IsFocused then
    ShowMessage('This group has focus');
  
  // Move focus to another group
  AnotherGroup.IsFocused := True;
  TeeGrid1.Grid.Current := AnotherGroup;
end;

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Best Practices

  • Use OnNewDetail to configure detail groups when they’re created
  • Store references to important groups in form fields if needed
  • Use Current to determine which group has focus
  • Apply consistent formatting within group levels
  • Each group can have completely different columns and data
  • Remember that selection, scrolling, and formatting are per-group
  • Use distinct colors for different hierarchy levels
  • Clean up expanded groups when not needed to save memory
  • Use OwnsData := True so groups manage their data lifecycle

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