Single Search and Download Function on Two Tables on the Same Page

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First, I must say that we're currently using DataTables in our web application and love it. So kudos!

There are pages/report in our application that have two separate tables. For each of these tables, we leverage the Download to CSV function and the Quick Search function. We've run into problems where having two separate Quick Search and Download functions is a major inconvenience for our users. Is there a way to use a single Download button and a single Search feature for two tables on the same page?

If so, can someone please elaborate the best and easiest way to do so?

Thank you.