>>although thats a hell of an idea, i dont think ill be implementing it just yet.. Might try a few more things first.. The effort is greatly appreciated though..
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>I use an API method for it for other reasons, but I've seen posted a simpler method, something like:
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>grid.mousepointer = 1
>grid.column.textbox.mousepointer = 1
>in column Mousemove, this.parent.mousepointer = 1
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>There's one other part, I think, also, maybe someone else can chime in...

Courtesy of Jim Booth:

In the grid's MouseMove put THIS.MousePointer = 1
In the columns' MouseMove put THIS.PARENT.MousePointer = 1
In the headers' MouseMove put THIS.PARENT.PARENT.MousePointer = 1
In the coluumns' controls MouseMove put THIS.MousePointer = 1