How to save ComboBox cell value instantly after the dropdown is closed?

In order to save the ComboBox cell value immediately after the dropdown is closed, the SaveCellInfo event must be triggered. To initiate the SaveCellInfo event, EndEdit has to be called in the CurrentCellCloseDropDown event.

this.gridControl1. CurrentCellCloseDropDown += gridControl1_CurrentCellCloseDropDown;
 
void gridControl1_CurrentCellCloseDropDown(object sender, PopupClosedEventArgs e)
{
   this.gridControl1.CurrentCell.EndEdit();
}

AddHandler Me.gridControl1.CurrentCellCloseDropDown, AddressOf gridControl1_CurrentCellCloseDropDown
 
Private Sub gridControl1_CurrentCellCloseDropDown(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As PopupClosedEventArgs)
 Me.gridControl1.CurrentCell.EndEdit()
End Sub

The output is as follows:

Sample Link:

C#: Save_ComboBox_Cellvalue_CS

VB: Save_ComboBox_Cellvalue_VB

Conclusion

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