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Add documentation for MappingType.Hidden to exclude columns during DataGridView auto-generation
This PR adds documentation about using MappingType.Hidden to exclude columns during DataGridView auto-generation, addressing a gap in the existing documentation.
Changes Made
Primary file: remove-autogenerated-columns-from-a-wf-datagridview-control.md
- Added explanation of
MappingType.Hiddenapproach in the introduction - Added new section "To prevent columns from being autogenerated" with C# and VB.NET code examples
- Updated "See also" section to include references to
DataColumn.ColumnMappingandMappingType
Secondary file: autogenerate-columns-in-a-data-bound-wf-datagridview-control.md
- Added paragraph explaining how to exclude columns using
MappingType.Hidden - Updated "See also" section with relevant API references
Why This Matters
Previously, the documentation only covered removing or hiding columns after they were auto-generated. This enhancement documents how to prevent unwanted columns from being created in the first place by setting:
dataTable.Columns["SensitiveData"].ColumnMapping = MappingType.Hidden;
This approach is more efficient than post-generation removal and provides developers with a cleaner solution for excluding columns during the auto-generation process.
The changes follow Microsoft's documentation guidelines, use proper cross-references, and maintain consistency with existing content style and structure.
Fixes #1516.
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