DevExpress GridControl image column displays images like System.Byte[]

Question

I have a table with person data which are Name, Surname, Code and Photo of persons. And when I select persons from table like and send the result to DevExpress GridControl it shows Name, Surname and Code columns. But Photo column displays System.Byte[] value in all rows. What is the problem.

Solution

You should assign the column's ColumnEdit property with an instance of a RepositoryItemPictureEdit. In this case, the XtraGrid will be able to show image in the grid.

Sample: How to display an image in GridControl

Related links:

1. Repositories and Repository Items
2. Inplace Editors Overview