Template property "css" explained

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#1

I am trying to understand the “css” property on a DataView template. I have tried setting this value to a class in my css and putting inline css in the value. I see no impact. What am I missing? Please explain.

#2

css property of the type applies dhx_dataview_[css]_item css class to a parent container of an item. For example:

[code]
.dhx_dataview_my_css_item{
color:red !important;
}

.... data = new dhtmlXDataView({ container:"data_container", type:{ template: "#text#", css:"my_css", height:40 } }); ...[/code]