how to extend Table.Column as different component

I want to extend some common column like, updated at, serial number etc

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Hi @viveksingh0143. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- To extend Table.Column as different components for common columns like "Updated At" and "Serial Number," you can create reusable components that encapsulate the common logic and rendering for these columns. Below are examples of how you can achieve this using the Table.Column component from Ant Design within the Refine framework. Example: Creating Reusable Column Components 1. Create a Serial Number Column Component:

import React from "react";
import { Table } from "antd";

const SerialNumberColumn = ({ dataIndex = "serialNumber", title = "Serial Number" }) => (
    <Table.Column
        dataIndex={dataIndex}
        title={title}
        render={(value, record, index) => index + 1}
    />
);

export default SerialNumberColumn;

import React from "react";
import { Table } from "antd";

const SerialNumberColumn = ({ dataIndex = "serialNumber", title = "Serial Number" }) => (
    <Table.Column
        dataIndex={dataIndex}
        title={title}
        render={(value, record, index) => index + 1}
    />
);

export default SerialNumberColumn;

2. Create an Updated At Column Component:

import React from "react";
import { Table } from "antd";
import { DateField } from "@refinedev/antd";

const UpdatedAtColumn = ({ dataIndex = "updatedAt", title = "Updated At" }) => (
    <Table.Column
        dataIndex={dataIndex}
        title={title}
        render={(value) => <DateField value={value} format="LLL" />}
    />
);

export default UpdatedAtColumn;

import React from "react";
import { Table } from "antd";
import { DateField } from "@refinedev/antd";

const UpdatedAtColumn = ({ dataIndex = "updatedAt", title = "Updated At" }) => (
    <Table.Column
        dataIndex={dataIndex}
        title={title}
        render={(value) => <DateField value={value} format="LLL" />}
    />
);

export default UpdatedAtColumn;

3. Using the Reusable Column Components in a Table:

import React from "react";
import { List, useTable } from "@refinedev/antd";
import { Table } from "antd";
import SerialNumberColumn from "./SerialNumberColumn";
import UpdatedAtColumn from "./UpdatedAtColumn";

const MyTable = () => {
    const { tableProps } = useTable();
return (
        <List>
            <Table {...tableProps} rowKey="id">
                <SerialNumberColumn />
                <UpdatedAtColumn />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="name" title="Name" />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="status" title="Status" />
                <Table.Column
                    title="Actions"
                    dataIndex="actions"
                    render={(_, record) => (
                        <Space>
                            <EditButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                            <ShowButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                        </Space>
                    )}
                />
            </Table>
        </List>
    );
};

export default MyTable;

import React from "react";
import { List, useTable } from "@refinedev/antd";
import { Table } from "antd";
import SerialNumberColumn from "./SerialNumberColumn";
import UpdatedAtColumn from "./UpdatedAtColumn";

const MyTable = () => {
    const { tableProps } = useTable();
return (
        <List>
            <Table {...tableProps} rowKey="id">
                <SerialNumberColumn />
                <UpdatedAtColumn />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="name" title="Name" />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="status" title="Status" />
                <Table.Column
                    title="Actions"
                    dataIndex="actions"
                    render={(_, record) => (
                        <Space>
                            <EditButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                            <ShowButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                        </Space>
                    )}
                />
            </Table>
        </List>
    );
};

export default MyTable;

Explanation - SerialNumberColumn: This component renders a serial number for each row based on its index. - UpdatedAtColumn: This component renders a date field formatted using the DateField component from Refine. By creating these reusable components, you can easily include common columns in multiple tables without duplicating code. For more information on using Table.Column and customizing its rendering, you can refer to the Ant Design Table Column documentation (https://ant.design/components/table/#Column) and the Refine documentation on using tables (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-table/#sorting). ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•5mo ago

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wise-whiteOP•5mo ago

@kapa.ai I tried same, but there are no output and even no console error. Can we do this another way or am I missing something

kapa.ai•5mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you. One moment! :books: ---------------------- If you tried the approach of creating reusable column components and didn't see any output or console errors, there might be a few things to check or alternative methods to consider. Things to Check 1. Ensure Components are Imported Correctly: Make sure that your custom column components (SerialNumberColumn and UpdatedAtColumn) are correctly imported into your table component. 2. Verify Data Source: Ensure that the dataSource for your table is correctly set and contains data. Without data, the table won't render any rows. 3. Check Table Props: Verify that the tableProps are correctly passed to the Table component. Alternative Method: Using Custom Render Functions Instead of creating separate components, you can define the columns directly within the table component using custom render functions.

import React from "react";
import { List, useTable } from "@refinedev/antd";
import { Table, Space } from "antd";
import { DateField, EditButton, ShowButton } from "@refinedev/antd";

const MyTable = () => {
    const { tableProps } = useTable();
return (
        <List>
            <Table {...tableProps} rowKey="id">
                <Table.Column
                    title="Serial Number"
                    render={(value, record, index) => index + 1}
                />
                <Table.Column
                    title="Updated At"
                    dataIndex="updatedAt"
                    render={(value) => <DateField value={value} format="LLL" />}
                />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="name" title="Name" />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="status" title="Status" />
                <Table.Column
                    title="Actions"
                    dataIndex="actions"
                    render={(_, record) => (
                        <Space>
                            <EditButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                            <ShowButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                        </Space>
                    )}
                />
            </Table>
        </List>
    );
};

export default MyTable;

import React from "react";
import { List, useTable } from "@refinedev/antd";
import { Table, Space } from "antd";
import { DateField, EditButton, ShowButton } from "@refinedev/antd";

const MyTable = () => {
    const { tableProps } = useTable();
return (
        <List>
            <Table {...tableProps} rowKey="id">
                <Table.Column
                    title="Serial Number"
                    render={(value, record, index) => index + 1}
                />
                <Table.Column
                    title="Updated At"
                    dataIndex="updatedAt"
                    render={(value) => <DateField value={value} format="LLL" />}
                />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="name" title="Name" />
                <Table.Column dataIndex="status" title="Status" />
                <Table.Column
                    title="Actions"
                    dataIndex="actions"
                    render={(_, record) => (
                        <Space>
                            <EditButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                            <ShowButton hideText size="small" recordItemId={record.id} />
                        </Space>
                    )}
                />
            </Table>
        </List>
    );
};

export default MyTable;

Explanation - Serial Number Column: Directly within the Table.Column, the render function calculates the serial number based on the row index. - Updated At Column: Uses the DateField component from Refine to format the date. Additional Debugging Tips - Console Logging: Add console.log statements within your render functions to ensure they are being called and to inspect the values being passed. - Check Data: Ensure that the data being passed to the table (tableProps.dataSource) is not empty and contains the expected fields. If you continue to face issues, you might want to refer to the Refine documentation on using tables (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-table/#sorting) for more detailed examples and troubleshooting tips. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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