Deciding which DataTables files to include in my html.

wyattbiker

I have a project using Bootstrap 3+ and jquery 2+ that I provide.

When I download from .zip file I get a folder with all the .js and .css files for all the frameworks.

My question is. Which script and link files do I need from DataTables?

I assume I need the min versions of datatables.bootstrap.js and css.

Do I also need jquery.datables.js and css? Also, do I need the jquery.dataTables_themeroller.css

See attached. Thanks!

kthorngren

You can look at the Bootstrap example. It will show you the minimum needed for a basic Datatables with Bootstrap implementation. Additional JS and CSS will be needed as you start using additional features.

https://datatables.net/examples/styling/bootstrap.html

Kevin

wyattbiker

I appreciate the reply. When is jquery.dataTables_themeroller.css used?

kthorngren

Maybe this will help to explain:
https://datatables.net/examples/styling/jqueryUI.html

Kevin

allan

jquery.dataTables_themeroller.css

Never. That's a really old file that shouldn't be used now.

Use the download builder to create the files that you need. It will show you the HTML that you need to include at the bottom of the page - just a single link tag and a single script tag.

Allan

wyattbiker

Problem with download builder is there is no download button that I could see. I don't want to use a hosted script. But thanks for the reply on themeroller.

allan

At the bottom of the download builder click the "Local files" option to get a download button.

Allan