Based on the server mode & db control synchronization question.
The synchronization would become more convenient if the TcxGridServerModeDataController.FocusedRecordKeyValue property is implemented.
A method to refresh the Server Mode View data (including the Data Source Cache) is also required.
Server Mode - Improve data interoperability between server mode data sources and standalone data-aware editors bound to the same database
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We have implemented the functionality described in this ticket. It will be included in our next update(s).
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With VCL 12.2.4, the server mode data controller has been extended with the RefreshExternalData, FindRecordIndexByKey, and LocateByKey methods providing the functionality similar to data-aware data controller counterparts.