Standard workflow
Common workflow for NextDBGrid 6 is:1) Connect TDataSet descendant (TTable, TADOTable, TQuery etc.) component to the DataSource.
2) Set DataSource property of NextDBGrid. Associate DataSet doesn't need to be active.
3) Add & configure columns in design-tima by using Columns Editor (and "Add Fields to Grid" popup menu option).
4) Activate DataSet in either design-time or run-time.