Actually there is another way to go around that problem.

1. Manually design the schema and include only columns that you'll need. Make sure that the key property on the column is exactly the field name.

2. Use SetDataBinding method of the grid in Form Load event to bind the data source and maintain the schema. Do not use DataSource prop because the schema will be lost.

for example
Form_Load ...
DataSet ds = BizObj.LoadDataMethodWhatEver();
ultraGrid.SetDataBinding(ds,"TableOfInterest", true);
// the last parameter is hideNewColumns parameter that we need

Hope it helps.

Regards,
Nick