Ok, so after getting a working OpenFlux DataGrid component I decided the next obvious step is to try and build a TreeDataGrid component. Although there is still more work to be done, I spent a few hours last night and was able to get a Tree and TreeDataGrid component working. There are definitely still bugs (don't even try sorting the DataGrid hint hint) but it's a great start.
The best part is 100% of the code from the Tree and DataGrid components were re-used for the TreeDataGrid. In fact, the TreeDataGrid isn't even a separate component, it's just a new view for the regular OpenFlux DataGrid.
I think this really shows off where OpenFlux's architecture shines. Moving the logic in to separate controllers allows you to easily mix and match functionality to build any component you desire quickly. If the Flex SDK was written in a similar way the AdvancedDataGrid wouldn't have had to be written from scratch.
Over the next couple weeks I plan on fixing the remaining issues and at that point I'll switch to blogging on how to use all this new functionality to build some really cool 3D components (OpenFlux/Plexiglass).
Feel free to view the source and post any feedback you have in the comments.
