Best practices when using server-side processing and custom filter form
Best practices when using server-side processing and custom filter form
I am very impressed by this control and its capabilities. However, I have a very common scenario that I can't really figure the best way to implement. I am using server-side processing, infinite scrolling and filtering is turned off.
OK, I need to filter by many variables not displayed in the grid, so I have a filter form above the grid in which I have a Search and Reset Form button. Basically, I want to compile all the criteria from the form and refetch records. I figured out how to push all the criteria into the request via fnServerParams. What I don't see is a way to force the grid to fire the new request when I click Search. I saw the custom fnReloadAjax() plugin, but I thought there had to be some sort of already built-in mechanism. Am I wrong?
Any help from your experiences is greatly appreciated.
OK, I need to filter by many variables not displayed in the grid, so I have a filter form above the grid in which I have a Search and Reset Form button. Basically, I want to compile all the criteria from the form and refetch records. I figured out how to push all the criteria into the request via fnServerParams. What I don't see is a way to force the grid to fire the new request when I click Search. I saw the custom fnReloadAjax() plugin, but I thought there had to be some sort of already built-in mechanism. Am I wrong?
Any help from your experiences is greatly appreciated.
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