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title: Converting Filter and Sort Descriptors to SQL Queries in Blazor Grid
description: Learn how to parse filter and sort descriptors from the Blazor Grid into SQL query statements for manual SQL queries execution using the OnRead event.
type: how-to
page_title: How to Parse Blazor Grid Descriptors into SQL Query Statements
slug: grid-convert-descriptors-to-sql
tags: grid, blazor, filter descriptors , sort descriptors, SQL query
res_type: kb
ticketid: 1666625, 1653361
---
## Environment
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Product</td>
<td>Grid for Blazor</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
## Description
When using the Grid [`OnRead` event]({%slug grid-events%}#read-event) to execute SQL queries, I need to convert the Grid's filter and sort descriptors into SQL query statements. This way I can create SQL clauses for filtering and ordering items directly through SQL.
This KB article also answers the following questions:
- How can I convert Grid filters and sorters to SQL `WHERE` and `ORDER BY` clauses?
- Is there a way to parse Grid filter and sort descriptors into SQL queries?
- Can I use [`DataSourceRequest`]({%slug common-features-data-binding-onread%}#event-argument) to generate SQL query statements for filtering and sorting?
## Solution
To convert the Grid's filter and sort descriptors into SQL query statements, you need to manually construct the SQL query within the `OnRead` event handler by utilizing the `args.Request.Filters` and `args.Request.Sorts` objects. Although Telerik UI for Blazor does not provide a direct method to extract the SQL query from the `DataSourceRequest`, you can achieve this manually.
The following steps outline how to achieve this:
1. Add an `OnRead` event to your Grid and in the event handler, access the `args.Request.Filters` and `args.Request.Sorts` to construct your SQL query.
1. Iterate through `args.Request.Filters` to construct the `WHERE` clause of your SQL query. Each filter in this collection will correspond to a column filter in the Grid.
1. Iterate through `args.Request.Sorts` to build the `ORDER BY` clause of your SQL query. Each sort descriptor corresponds to a column sorting in the Grid.
1. Form your complete SQL query and execute it against your database with the constructed `WHERE` and `ORDER BY` clauses.
1. Assign the result of your SQL query to the Grid by setting `args.Data`.
## Example
Below is a simplified example demonstrating how to parse filter and sort descriptors. This example does not directly execute a SQL query but outlines how to construct the `WHERE` and `ORDER BY` clauses.
```csharp
@using System.Text
@using Telerik.DataSource
@using Telerik.DataSource.Extensions
<TelerikGrid TItem="@MyItem"
OnRead="@ReadItems"
FilterMode="@GridFilterMode.FilterRow"
Sortable="true"
Pageable="true">
<GridColumns>
<GridColumn Field=@nameof(MyItem.ID) />
<GridColumn Field=@nameof(MyItem.Name) />
<GridColumn Field=@nameof(MyItem.Age) />
</GridColumns>
</TelerikGrid>
@code {
private List<MyItem> GridData { get; set; } = new();
private async Task ReadItems(GridReadEventArgs args)
{
string sqlQuery = string.Empty;
string filterQuery = BuildFilterQuery(args.Request.Filters);
string sortQuery = BuildSortQuery(args.Request.Sorts);
if (filterQuery != string.Empty)
{
sqlQuery = $"SELECT * FROM MyTable WHERE {filterQuery}";
GridData = await ExecuteSqlQuery(sqlQuery);
}
else if (sortQuery != string.Empty)
{
sqlQuery = $"SELECT * FROM MyTable ORDER BY {sortQuery}";
GridData = await ExecuteSqlQuery(sqlQuery);
}
else
{
GridData = GenerateData();
}
var datasourceResult = GridData.ToDataSourceResult(args.Request);
args.Data = datasourceResult.Data;
args.Total = datasourceResult.Total;
}
private string BuildFilterQuery(IEnumerable<IFilterDescriptor> filters)
{
// Implement logic to parse filters into SQL WHERE clause
// Example: "Name = 'John' AND Age > 30"
// You may need to adjust the SQL query depending if there are
// more FilterDescriptors (when using FilterMenu filter mode)
var filterQuery = new StringBuilder();
foreach (var filter in filters)
{
if (filter is CompositeFilterDescriptor compositeFilter)
{
foreach (var childFilter in compositeFilter.FilterDescriptors)
{
filterQuery.Append(ParseFilterDescriptor(childFilter));
}
}
}
return filterQuery.ToString();
}
private string ParseFilterDescriptor(IFilterDescriptor filter)
{
if (filter is FilterDescriptor descriptor)
{
return $"{descriptor.Member} {GetSqlOperator(descriptor.Operator)} '{descriptor.Value}'";
}
return string.Empty;
}
private string GetSqlOperator(FilterOperator filterOperator)
{
return filterOperator switch
{
FilterOperator.IsEqualTo => "=",
FilterOperator.IsNotEqualTo => "<>",
FilterOperator.IsGreaterThan => ">",
FilterOperator.IsGreaterThanOrEqualTo => ">=",
FilterOperator.IsLessThan => "<",
FilterOperator.IsLessThanOrEqualTo => "<=",
FilterOperator.Contains => "LIKE",
_ => throw new NotSupportedException($"Operator {filterOperator} is not supported")
};
}
private string BuildSortQuery(IEnumerable<SortDescriptor> sorts)
{
// Implement logic to parse sorters into SQL ORDER BY clause
// Example: "Name ASC"
return string.Join(", ", sorts.Select(s => $"{s.Member} {(s.SortDirection == ListSortDirection.Ascending ? "ASC" : "DESC")}"));
}
private async Task<List<MyItem>> ExecuteSqlQuery(string sqlQuery)
{
// Implement logic to execute the SQL query and return the result
// This is a placeholder for your actual data access code
//Remove this line when you execute the SQL query
//It is only for example purposes
GridData = new List<MyItem>();
return GridData;
}
protected override void OnInitialized()
{
GridData = GenerateData();
}
private List<MyItem> GenerateData()
{
var result = new List<MyItem>();
var rand = new Random();
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
{
result.Add(new MyItem()
{
ID = i,
Name = "Name " + i,
Age = rand.Next(10, 40)
});
}
return result;
}
public class MyItem
{
public int ID { get; set; }
public string Name { get; set; }
public int Age { get; set; }
}
}
```
## See Also
- [OnRead Event Documentation]({%slug grid-events%}#read-event)
- [Forum Post on Using DataSourceRequest in SQL Query](https://www.telerik.com/forums/can-datasourcerequest-be-used-in-sql-query-to-add-where-and-order-by-clauses)
- [Get Information From the DataSourceRequest]({%slug components/grid/manual-operations%}#get-information-from-the-datasourcerequest)