search disappears when adding new column to datatables

jjf3

Hello everyone new to the forums here. Datatables seems to be a very useful feature, however, I am having a little trouble getting started with the basics.

Why does the search box disappear when adding new columns in the HTML of datatables? I'm trying to convert something to jquery and data tables, but cannot figure out how to add new data besides for data in the pre-existing settings that I got when I downloaded the program. The website isn't very clear on how to add new columns...

For clarification, I can edit the existing data just fine, adding new ones is a pain.

This is what I have so far:
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Rendering engine
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new column



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As soon as I add new column the search bar and all useful features are disabled. What am I doing wrong? I'm guess I have to edit the Datatables.js file but how and where?

allan

As noted in the forum rules, and the new discussion form, please link to a test case showing the problem. DataTables can use as many columns as you want, so there is something else going wrong, but I have no idea what without a test case, sorry.

Allan

jjf3

Let me know what you think: http://live.datatables.net/elixaj/

allan

Most of the rows in your table only have 5 columns. If you fix that it will work just fine: http://live.datatables.net/elixaj/2/edit .

DataTables requires that the number of cells === rows * columns. Otherwise it won't work.

Allan

jjf3

wow ok thanx. I didn't realize it was that simple...