Can we have tabs within a data grid table to group rows?

Question

I am designing a data table which has huge number of rows. Thus I am planning to design a nested grid via grouping of rows.
My objective is to set groups within the table, so that the users can navigate to the relevant rows quickly. I have created 2 options as of now:

1. I am thinking to create accordion after expanding a row,
2. Create tabs to filter.

However I am not able to refer to any data grid live examples with tabs inside or any other interaction mechanism. Can anyone help me with some reference or some other idea?

Answer 1

You don't mention whether you've looked at the working examples from third-party providers. For example:

• work your way down the left menu on this Telerik page.
• work your way down the left menu on this DevExpress page.

These sites tend to cater more to developers, not UX practitioners, so you may find it a bit of a challenge.

That's why you might want to sit down with a developer from your team and have a good look at what's possible, together.

Hope this helps you move forward.